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| 24 Camp Restore Marks 25,000th Volunteer Milestone This Week
Since 2006, over 1 million volunteer hours have been dedicated to the restoration of post-Katrina New Orleans by the local, faith-based volunteer program WHAT: Camp Restore celebrates 25,000th volunteer milestone on Tuesday, March 24. In celebration of reaching its 25,000th volunteer milestone, over 125 volunteers from across the U.S. are in town this week to work on volunteer projects in and around the greater New Orleans area. Following their day of service on March 24, Camp Restore will host a celebration for all of the volunteers at 6:00PM that evening Camp Restore, 9301 Chef Menteur Hwy., with invited guests and a special performance by the Chalmette High School Band. Camp Restore/RAI Ministries can host nearly 300 volunteers at a time. The Camp provides clean, comfortable and safe lodging, delicious meals, and space to gather and reflect. Volunteer groups range from high school, college and university students to church groups and inter-generational family groups of all ages, all of whom serve, on average, one week. WHEN: Tuesday, March 24 (Volunteers will be working between 9AM and 3PM at the locations below.) WHERE: Arc of Greater NO Bead Center, 925 South Labarre Road, Metairie, LA | Contact: Margie Perez 35 Camp Restore volunteers working St. Paul Methodist Church, 6500 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan | Contact: Rev. Lisa Fritzpatrick 32 Camp Restore volunteers working Lower 9th Ward Senior Center, 2300 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans | Contact: Claude Steward 16 Camp Restore volunteers working St. Paul Lutheran School, 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans | Contact: Jason Saltmarsh 10 Camp Restore volunteers working Kipp New Orleans Leadership Primary, 2300 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans Contact: Emily Wyffels | 15 Camp Restore volunteers working Hope-The Food Pantry of New Orleans | 131501 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans Contact: Betty Thomas | 10 Camp Restore volunteers working MEDIA CONTACT: Ann Wills for Camp Restore | 504-494-3810-cell | [email protected]
 D1Baseball.com unveiled its new rankings Monday morning and the Tigers (21-3, 4-2 SEC) sit in the top spot, a jump of two spots. The coaches poll, presented by USA Today, also has LSU in the catbird seat for the first time this season after they garnered 21 first-place votes -- three times more than No. 2 Texas A&M. The Tigers also stayed No. 1 in the Baseball America poll for the third straight week and moved up a spot to No. 2 in the Collegiate Baseball rankings behind that crew's new No. 1, Texas A&M.
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After four years at the French Quarter gastropub
Sylvain, chef Alex Harrell left in mid-fall 2014 to open his own restaurant. Named for his mother,
Angeline (1032 Chartres St.) will open in the Hotel Provincial Tuesday, filling the space formerly occupied by chef Scott Boswell's Stella!.
Harrell's menu focuses on Gulf seafood and modern takes on Southern cuisine, and there are some Italian and Mediterranean accents. Harrell says Southern food has been stereotyped as, "heavy, fried everything, over-cooked vegetables and pork everywhere." His vision is a cleaner, brighter, fresher one, and he finds some common ground with some Italian cooking. He explains the concept through his butter bean tortellini.
"The butter bean tortellini personifies our philosophy," he says. "It's a take on a traditional Italian dish from Bologna, tortellini en brodo. We view it through a Southern lens. The tortellini are filled with butter beans and ricotta and lemon zest and herbs brighten it. Red eye gravy is something you see in the South, but typically on biscuits in the morning. We make a broth so there's the flavors of ham, coffee and a touch of bourbon."
The opening menu also features Southen-fried quail over hoe cake with local honey and house-made hot sauce, confit duck leg with sausage, farro verde, currants, pecans and sprouts and Mississippi rabbit Milanese with smoked carrot puree, spoon bread, bacon, braised collard greens and tomato gravy. There also is a charcuterie board with cured meats, pickles, cheese, cherry confiture and grain mustard. The menu will focus on local, seasonal produce and be updated often, Harrell says.
Harrell grew up in Alabama and got his first taste of restaurant work one summer at a Florida beach seafood restaurant. Professionally, he worked locally with chef Susan Spicer at
Bayona, with chef Gerard Maras at Gerard's Downtown and at
Ralph's on the Park.
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LRAEF scholarship deadline approaching: April 10 Do you know of any college-age students (both current students and those beginning courses in the Fall of 2015) that are interested in a career in the Louisiana restaurant, hospitality or tourism industries? If so, the deadline to apply for a LRAEF scholarship is April 10, 2015. To date, the LRAEF has awarded more than $200,000 and will award an additional $70,000 to eligible individuals this year. For more information, click here.
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March 23, 2015 Farewell to Rocking R Dairy Fresh & Local
After seven years of being a vendor at the CCFM, this Tuesday will be Bill Ryals of Rocking R Dairy's last market. Bill joined our CCFM family to sell the goat milk and chèvre produced on his family's Tylertown, MS farm. Requests from chefs and shoppers led to product line expansion - cow milk and cheeses including cheddar, Asiago, Creole cream cheese and cheese curds, as well as different cuts of goat, beef and pork. Farmers markets help fuel this sort of business incubation and growth, and farmers like Bill are what make shopping at farmers markets so special. In the future, Bill and his son Blake will focus on producing organic milk for wholesale accounts and meat production for the Link Restaurant Group and others. Come by this Tuesday to stock your fridge and freezer with Rocking R products, give Bill a big hug and raise a cup of milk to local family farmers. We wish the Ryals all the best in their future endeavors. We miss them already! Pick of the Week: Book Signing! We're pleased to welcome authors Addie K. and Jeremy Martin back to market for another book signing of their fantastic book Southeast Louisiana Food: A Seasoned Tradition.This book celebrates and explores the rich history of the Cajun people, their cuisine, and the fisheries industries as well as examines the present and future trends for each. Ten delicious recipes accompany the stories and photographs from our beloved food region. If you didn't have a chance to see them at market last year, be sure to come on out and get yourself a copy!
Tuesday's Green Plate Special
It's been a treat having Carrollton Market with us every Tuesday under the GPS tent. This week they'll be dishing out some market fresh gazpacho, so be sure to come on out and grab a cup or two!
Recipe of the Week We're fortunate enough to have beautiful ripe tomatoes at all of our markets almost year round thanks to our two green house tomato vendors, Tomott's and Cajun Growers. We like the unripened ones too though. How do you like to cook green tomatoes? Try out this Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade recipe courtesy of Chef Kenneth Smith for a tasty way to put those green tomatoes and CSF shrimp to use. Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade
Both our fantastic greenhouse tomato vendors, The Ledet's and Tomott's Farm bring some beautiful red, ripe tomatoes to our weekly markets. They also brings some unripe ones perfect for these Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade. Pick up a few this week for this tasty recipe!
green tomatoIngredients
Remoulade sauce 1/2 cup Creole or other coarse mustard 1/3 cup ketchup (preferably Heinz) 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste salt 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped celery 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped scallion
Fried green tomatoes 5 tablespoons vegetable oil or very light olive oil 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 slices green tomatoes, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 1 cup cornmeal, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper a handful of mixed greens or lettuce 6 to 8 medium shrimp, boiled, peeled and chilled 4 tablespoons remoulade sauce
Directions
To prepare Remoulade Sauce: In a bowl, combine mustard, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, paprika, white pepper, and cayenne pepper; mix well. Season with salt. Slowly add oil while whisking vigorously. If needed, add more cayenne pepper and salt, adjusting to taste. Add celery and scallion; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
To prepare Fried Green Tomatoes: Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Whisk together egg and milk. Dip tomato slices in egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal. Carefully place tomato slices in sauté pan and cook slowly until golden brown on bottom, then turn and brown the other side. (Note: If tomatoes are cooked too quickly, the outside will brown before the inside is cooked.)
To serve, arrange greens on an individual serving plate. Place fried tomato slices next to each other on the bed of greens. Top each slice with three or four shrimp. Spoon remoulade sauce over shrimp.
Serves 1
Recipe compliments of Kenneth Smith, Upperline Restaurant Tuesday Market
Next Market: March 24, 2015, 9am to 1pm
200 Broadway Street at the River
Take a break during the busy work week and join us Uptown for food and festivities at the Tuesday Market! Look for the bright tents pitched between the Mississippi River and Tulane Square (formerly known as Uptown Square), just a stone's throw from Audubon Park. Come hungry, because we've got some delicious gourmet treats simmering in the Green Plate Special tent. Mingle with local chefs and visiting school groups, and stock up on fresh, local and affordable fruits, veggies, seafood and more. We've got everything you need to create healthy, hearty meals. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that your purchases help keep Louisiana's farm and fishing traditions alive.
The Tuesday Market runs year-round, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the northeast corner of the Tulane Square parking lot, 200 Broadway. |
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New: Ballet Classes on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings We are happy to announce Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Classes at the Marigny Opera House! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-11:30am. Teacher: Trey Mauldwin (Marigny Opera House Dance Company). $15 per class. Marigny Opera House | 725 Saint Ferdinand Street | New Orleans, LA | 70117 |
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Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby
Golf Tournament
March 24 | 12:30pm shotgun start
Lakewood Country Club Join Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots for the annual Louisiana Derby Golf Tournament. Proceeds help benefit the backstretch community at Fair Grounds. Individual or team participation still available. Participation fee includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and a goody bag. Tournament is limited to 30 teams. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] to book your team or individual participation.
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Hi All, Thank you, thank you for all of your votes thus far on NOLA.com. We're looking good - in 6th place as of today and we need to be in the top 12 to make it to The Big Idea Pitch. #2 - Show up and Make Some Noise for Cook Me Somethin' Mister at The Big Idea Pitch event on Friday, March 27 at 5 pm at Fulton St. The Big Idea Pitch on Fulton St., 5-8pm, is the finale of NOEW (http://www.noew.org/the-big-idea). We will have a booth set up serving Jambalaya and Gumbo. We will need help with promoting Cook Me Somethin' Mister among the crowd and if/when we make it on stage to pitch, the winner is selected by the loudest applause. (The Top 3 companies that raise the most chips that night make it to the stage to make their pitch. DISCLAIMER - attendees are not required to buy a $35 pass. It is a free event. The pass is only if they want to make a donation to one of the businesses. I am only asking my friends to come out, hoot and holler and have fun!) Wear purple, green and/or gold (well, yellow really) to show off your Cook Me Somethin' Mister colors. And of course at both events, we'll be serving up our famous jambalaya and new recipe, gumbo, so come hungry. A little inspiration from the Jambalaya Girl: https://vimeo.com/121694592 . . . this is our year, let's go! Many Thanks, Kristen ---------------------
Kristen Preau
"Jambalaya Girl"
Cook Me Something Mister LLC
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Dear Friends of the French Market, I'm sending this notice to a few of our friends and partners to ask you to join us if you can Wednesday for 20 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours any time between 12 noon and 4 p.m., depending on your acting abilities and capacity for repetition, and ability to be out of the office for that long! We have several fun opportunities to play a background or a foreground role in this shoot. I'll be pretty specific about some of the close-ups so tell me if that is of interest, so I can schedule you and give you some idea of what we will ask of you. If you however just want to be in a group shot, that's great too-let me know. Beyond the crowd shots inside the Jazz Park and in Dutch Alley, I am seeking 3-6 people who can be flexible, have some general acting experience and comfort level on camera, to be our "close up" shots during a walking tour shot and some shopping scenes in the Farmers Market. To be clear, we are not offering any payment for this...sorry!!!! This is just for the love.... of the French Market and your fair city-and yourself...because you might want to have people say, "hey...I saw you on that WWLTV commercial for the French Market!!!" Please let me know if you can join us, and please tell your beautiful, photogenic family and friends, too! Dear French Market Merchants and Partners: We are updating our 2012 WWLTV commercial (see link below) with some new shots and new language. We'll be airing the current commercial in spring to promote the Creole Tomato Festival (we will add a Creole Tomato Fest "donut" to the back of them) and then in summer, air the new one w/ new images. We'd love your help in being part of the "crowd" in one or more of these ways: 1. Being in the "Walking Tour" shots with Jazz Park Ranger James Glass between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. outside the Jazz Park Visitor Center in Dutch Alley. 2. Being part of the audience enjoying the Tornado Brass Band inside the Jazz Park Visitor Center between 1:00 and 1:20 p.m. 3. Being in the secondline between 1:30 and 1:50 p.m. in Dutch Alley. 4. Shopping at the Farmers Market (and being willing to be filmed close up) for scenes with vendors between 2:00 and 2:45 p.m. 5. Watching the cooking demonstration at 3 p.m. at the Farmers Market. 6. Being part of the general atmosphere at the Farmers Market between 2:00 and 2:45 p.m. If you wish to participate, you do NOT "need" to RSVP but it would be helpful to know if you plan to be there so I can assess on Monday/Tuesday what we still need. The weather looks to be sunny and a high of 79 degrees so dress appropriately-be comfortable! We need all ages, sizes, and lots of smiles and energy and bright colors. No logos, stripes, "uniforms" (Saints items) are allowed. You will each need to sign a release on-site noting you are okay w/ being filmed and used in the commercial. I will have these with me. The commercial is a fast :30 piece (as you will see below) and we won't know for a few months after filming who may be in the final piece, but we can inform everyone who participates re: the final piece and send the video via Youtube, as was the case in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKS3zCyPSJM Amy A. Kirk Duvoisin Marketing Director The French Market Corporation 1008 North Peters Street 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 522-2621 ext 205 www.frenchmarket.org. Hip Scene. Historic Setting. Fan us on Facebook.
French Market, New Every week until December 30, 2015 COMPLIMENTARY TOURS ARE OFFERED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. *Please see below for more information. Monday 10:00 a.m. - French Market History and Culture Walking Tour Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - French Market Music & Food Walking Tour Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - French Market Culinary History Walking Tour
TOURS ARE APPROX 40 MINUTES AND HELD RAIN OR SHINE All tours are first come, first serve: Limited to 16 people. ***NOTE THAT FOR WEDNESDAY TOURS, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can sign up for... https://www.frenchmarket.org/event/free-walking-tours-of-the-french-market-district-2-2-2-2-2/2015-01-14/?utm_source=French+Market+-+Monday+Tours+1%2F12%2F15+ii&utm_campaign=New+Orleans+Agenda&utm_medium=email |
 Local Student Affairs Professionals Participate in Disaster Recovery Panel at the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans March 24-25
NASPA will host community service projects as well as a book drive to benefit the local community
WHAT More than 7,600 student affairs professionals from 25 countries are expected to gather at the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans March 21-25. NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, is the leading association for the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Conference attendees will learn how to acclimate to the changing climate of higher education and navigate the waters of "big data" and evidence-based practice. Student affairs professionals can choose from 500 sessions to gain high-quality professional development in the field. Topics will include access, employability, sexual assault, Title IX, student engagement, campus cultures and much more. Featured speakers will include:
- Tim Sanders: CEO of Net Minds, Founder of Deeper Media Incorporated & Former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!; Tuesday March 24, 10-11:15 a.m.;MCCNO, Great Hall
- Renu Khator: Chancellor of the University of Houston System and President of the University of Houston; Wednesday, March 25, 10-11:30 a.m.;MCCNO, Great Hall
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in projects to support the community including bead sorting and caring for the Vintage Garden Farm through Arc of Greater New Orleans, rebuilding distressed and foreclosed homes with Youth Rebuilding New Orleans and a book drive benefitting ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy. Book donation bins will be located in Hall C of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The NASPA Foundation works to advance the student affairs profession by recognizing achievements, supporting meaningful research and honoring the legacy of NASPA and student affairs leaders, scholars and practitioners. NASPA boasts 14,000 members in all 50 states, 25 countries and eight U.S. territories. The Annual Conference was last held in New Orleans in 1999. This year's conference is projected to have an economic impact of more than $9 million. WHERE
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) WHEN
thru-Wednesday, March 25, 2015 MAJOR EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- Tuesday, March 24: 8:30-9:20 a.m.; Employability and the Strategic Role of Student Affairs; MCCNO, Hall C, R09
- Tuesday, March 24: 1:15-2:05 p.m.; Katrina 10 Years Later - Institutional Resilience, Managing Disasters, and Lessons Learned in Student Affairs; MCCNO, Hall C, R09
EXHIBIT HALL, Hall C
HOURS:
Tuesday, March 24: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PRESS ROOM, Ma Maison
HOURS:
Monday, March 23: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25: 9 a.m.-Noon SOCIAL MEDIA
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/naspa
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/NASPAtweets
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/NASPAstuaff
LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/company/253044
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/naspapics
HASHTAG: #NASPA15 CONTACTS
NASPA: Kristal Griffith, 303.345.3066, [email protected]
NOCVB: Tara Letort, 504.220.7414, [email protected]; Lauren Cason 504.729.7743, [email protected]
MCCNO: Rosalie Mortillaro, 504.582.3027, [email protected]
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| The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program to provide free tax preparation assistance for people with low to moderate incomes.
The sessions, designed by the Internal Revenue Service, will continue through April 9. The tax preparation sessions are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. The walk-in sessions will take place at a new location this year, in the
Loyola College of Law building at 526 Pine Street, Room 112.
no sessions are scheduled April 2-6 as the College of Law is closed for the Easter holidays.
The program will also offer tax preparation again this year at the Community Center of St. Bernard Parish, at 1111 LeBeau St., Arabi. This location serves the communities of St. Bernard Parish, New Orleans East, the Lower Ninth Ward and the Bywater and Marigny areas. Sessions take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 28. For more information on sessions in Arabi, call 504-281-2512 or 504-861-5668.
Taxpayers will need to bring government issued IDs, Social Security cards for every person included on the tax returns, all tax documents including W-2 and 1099 forms and Social Security statements; as well as prior year tax returns and documents.
New this year is information regarding insurance coverage as required under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Taxpayers will also have to bring information regarding health insurance coverage for each member of their households.
Loyola's Volunteer Tax Assistance Program is affiliated with the Asset Building Coalition of Southeast Louisiana and the American Bar Association.
For more information, call 504-861-5668. For pre-recorded directions, call 504-861-5665.
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Mayor's Office of Economic Development
Business Information Sessions
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Office of Economic Development will kick off another series of Business Information Sessions designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with useful tools and resources.
These sessions will allow interested business owners to learn more and ask questions about the City of New Orleans One Stop Shop, Contractor' Continued Education, Surety Bonds, On the Job Training and the New Orleans Small Business Assistance Fund, One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public and individuals can attend any or all sessions.
The complete list of dates and locations can be found below.
District D:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
Topics:
"Louisiana State Contractor's License Prep / Contractor's Continued Education" presented by Delgado Community College Sidney Collier
District E:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Joe W. Brown Recreation Center
5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
Topics:
"Surety Bond (What is it? Who need it? & What is SBA's Role" presented by SBA (Small Business Administration)
"Surety Bond Policy and Procedures presented by Diversified Surety Underwriters, Inc.
District B:
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
5:30pm - 7:00pm
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
3400 Tulane Ave. 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119
Topics:
"On the Job Training" presented by JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
"Small Business Assistance Fund" presented by NewCorp, Inc.
To RSVP, residents or businesses owners can click here or contact Margrett Frazier in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 /[email protected]
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You Night New Orleans 2015
Tuesday, March 24th - Board of Trade
Location: Board of Trade 316 Magazine Street, New Orleans
Suggested Dress: Ladies -- Cocktail Attire. Men -- button up shirts and ties requested.
Arrival, Check-In: 6 p.m. Tickets must be presented to enter. Ooh La Bra presents "You Night Cancer Survivor Runway Show", celebrating the positive spirit of cancer survivors
You Night New Orleans Class of 2015 New Orleans cancer survivors will walk the runway March 24th, 2015 -24 current or former cancer patients, -8 weeks of empowering training, -runway show celebration March 24th, 2015 at the Board of Trade in New Orleans.
Tickets on sale now. General Admission : Feb 24th: $125 VIP Seating and Sponsorship -please contact Susan Bopp [email protected] or call 877-591-5936 x2
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR YOU NIGHT NOLA, TUESDAY MARCH 24th at the Board of Trade Event Center 316 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
BENEFITTING THE CANCER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Ooh La Bra presents "You Night Cancer Survivor Runway Show", celebrating the positive spirit of cancer survivors
Official Boutiques: Red Carpet (1st Collection: Formal Wear) Hemline (2nd Collection: Contemporary) Ellen Boutique (3rd Collection: Resort) Styling 5-year old Ava: Pippen Lane & Vizzini Accessories: Emma's & Vizzini
Official Salons: Mariposa Salon Make Me Up Friends Salon Buff Beauty Bar Rae Ben Flawless Bride H20 Milan Salon Shiloyz Georgy's Salon and Spa Vanessa's Hairstyles UnlmitedYou Night New Orleans 2015:
You Night NOLA is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at the Board of Trade, in conjunction with Fashion Week New Orleans. We are currently no longer accepting model applications, but have created a "wait list" for models interested in participating in future show. Please click here for event information. Thank you to Drs. Barbara and Felix Bopp and the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner for referring many of the cancer survivor role models who will be walking the runway in March!
You Night is "Experiential Therapy", helping participants embrace life after cancer. The You Night program is made possible through the generous support of corporate sponsors, salons and boutiques. Click here to download our Corporate Sponsor packet or click on the link below. Please contact us at 877-591-5936 x 2 or write to [email protected] |
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YOUNG AUDIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL TO HOST OPEN HOUSES Only arts-integrated elementary charter school on the Jefferson Parish Westbank invites community to Open House March 24 and 28 Young Audiences Charter School: Academic Excellence with an Artistic Edge The Young Audiences Charter School at Kate Middleton invites prospective students along with their families to attend an open house session to learn more about the school on Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 pm or Saturday, March 28 at 10am. The sessions will be held at Young Audiences Charter School, 1407 Virgil Street in Gretna. "We are pleased to be a part of this diverse community and to continue to provide a high-quality, open enrollment, arts integrated education for all children, said School Leader Folwell Dunbar. Young Audiences Charter School also invites prospective students and families to schedule a tour of the school if they cannot attend either of the Open Houses. Recent research shows that students at schools with an arts integrated curriculum scored higher on standardized tests and academic measures than those at other types of schools, including academic magnet schools. Additionally, students highly involved in the arts are more likely to have improved grades, better standardized test scores, and increased class participation. Young Audiences Charter School at Kate Middleton is open to any Jefferson Parish student entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each following academic year, the school will add one grade to serve students in grades K-8 by Fall 2018. Parents are encouraged to visit the school's website www.yacharterschool.org, call (504) 304-6332 or e-mail [email protected]g for enrollment information.
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Exodus, Pilgrimage, & Jubilee Solidarity: How Today's Immigration Crisis Challenges People of Faith
Tues., March 24, 7pm
Reception at 6:15pm
Free lecture and free parking
Audubon Room, 2nd floor, Danna Center
Loyola University New Orleans Father Fred Kammer, S.J., examines immigration today through current events and figures in salvation history. Comparing the immigrant's journey with the tradition of sacred pilgrimages, Kammer explores Catholic social though, judgments, and actions in the face of human foibles such as indifference, amnesia, and xenophobia.
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STEVIE WONDER'S "SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE" TOUR comes to the New Orleans Smoothie King Center TOMORROW, March 24th, 2015. One night only!!!
- Tickets On Sale NOW at LiveNation.com (CLICK HERE - http://bit.ly/1EfNRue) and the Live Nation Mobile App -
Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder hits the Big Easy for his SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE tour Tuesday March 24. Wonder will bring the critically-acclaimed performance, which is a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album and more. http://www.ticketmaster.com/stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-new-orleans-louisiana-03-24-2015/event/1B004E2CA5A04084?artistid=772848&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&tm_link=artist_msg-0_1B004E2CA5A04084&utm_source=STEVIE+WONDER%27S+%22SONGS+IN+THE+KEY+OF+LIFE+PERFORMANCE%22+TOUR+&utm_c
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Brooklyn Brewery Mash Tour, an annual traveling festival that showcases a range of creativity, from special beer tappings and beer-focused dinners to live talk shows and animated film screenings.
The Mash Tour arrives in New Orleans Monday (March 23), kicking off a week-long slate of beer and arts activities that spotlight local talent along with visiting performers.
events
http://brooklynbrewerymash.com/new-orleans
Other highlights of the Brooklyn Brewery Mash Tour:
Slow Supper with Dinner Lab, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 24) at a surprise location. Brooklyn Brewery chef Andrew Gerson teams with New Orleans' own Dinner Lab to put on a multi-course beer dinner with entertainment by guest artists. Pints & Pies, 5 p.m. March 25 at Pizza Delicious, 617 Piety St., with Brooklyn Brewery chef Andrew Gerson. Found Footage Festival, 8 p.m. March 26 at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. Found Footage hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher screen bizarre and ridiculous clips scavenged from VHS tapes found around the country. Chris Gethard Live, 8 p.m. March 27 at The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. Writer, comedian and actor Chris Gethard teams with local artists to present a variety talk show. Animation Block Party, 2 p.m. March 29 at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St.
Casey Safron, founder and curator of Animation Block Party, hosts a screening of independent, professional and student animation. The event includes special guests and a Q&A with New Orleans animators.
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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), presented by IBERIABANK, is the annual business festival celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and advanced thinking, produced by The Idea Village.
Join us on Fulton Street March 24-27, 2015 for this year's event Mardi Gras, NOEW, Jazz Fest, Saints, Repeat.
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), presented by IBERIABANK, is the annual business festival celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and advanced thinking in New Orleans. NOEW engages a dynamic global network of entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, non-profits, students, and professionals to support growing companies and elevate entrepreneurial successes through eight days of discussion, debate, education, competition, and celebration. This year, NOEW will take place March 23-27, 2015 on Fulton Street in downtown New Orleans, and 10,000+ attendees are expected to engage through over 100 events.
The Idea Village, a New Orleans-based a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to identify, support and retain entrepreneurial talent in New Orleans, produces NOEW each year. The Idea Village is an independent organization whose attitude is best exemplified by our mantra: "Trust Your Crazy Ideas."
An engaged Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, who represent some of the nation's most respected business and civic leaders, support The Idea Village Team's efforts and elevate entrepreneurial activity in New Orleans http://www.noew.org/calendar 7th New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Lineup Released . New Orleans, LA the full calendar of over 100 events for the 7th annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), presented by IBERIABANK, was released via www.NOEW.org. Produced by The Idea Village, NOEW will be headquartered on Fulton Street in downtown New Orleans from March 24-27, 2015. New Orleans has one of the most unique and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems in the country and NOEW is its premier showcase event, linking over 40 organizations to engage entrepreneurs, techies, innovators, dealmakers, thought leaders, investors, and community members for eight straight days of discussion, debate, education, competition, and celebration designed to support new ideas, share best practices, and elevate entrepreneurial thinking. Over 10,000 attendees are expected to participate in NOEW 2015 over the eight days. Registration is now open at www.NOEW.org and the entire community is invited to attend. Everyone who pre-registers will have access to special deals throughout the week as well as the ability to build a personal NOEW calendar. "NOEW is the platform to experience the entrepreneurial movement in New Orleans," said Tim Williamson, Co-founder and CEO of The Idea Village. "In addition to providing direct resources to support the efforts of leading entrepreneurs in our region, this year, we focused on developing useful programming for everyone in the community who is interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and new thinking." Key NOEW 2015 events include: 30 pitch competitions and demos showcasing over 100 entrepreneurs that will award prizes collectively valued at over $275,000 in cash and resources. Events include focused efforts on innovation in water, education, and arts. Over 70 workshops, panel discussions, and networking events focused on marketing/branding, technology, and raising capital/scaling. Specific sessions include "Haters Gonna Hate: Branding, Marketing, and Addressing Good and Bad Reviews on Social Media," "Create a Million Dollar Digital Presence with 1 Hour and $25," and "Take Your Pitch from Sucky to Successful: The Top 6 Pitch Mistakes and How to Fix Them." Strategic initiatives that will launch efforts to encourage innovation in the healthcare, energy, new media, and food industries. The 2015 headliners include Beth Comstock, President and CEO of GE Business Innovations and Chief Marketing Officer of GE; Jim Coulter, Founding Partner of TPG Capital; Ross Kimbel, Global Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for The Coca-Cola Company; Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute; John Briggs, East Coast Editor at TechCrunch.com; Gabie Boko, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Sage North America; Chef Donald Link, Executive Chef and CEO of Link Restaurant Group; Rhonda Abrams, Bestselling Author and Columnist at USA Today; Kris Frieswick, Senior Editor at Inc.com; Derek Thompson, Senior Editor at The Atlantic; Jordan Weissman, Senior Business Editor and Economics Correspondent at Slate; Rob Reily, Chief Marketing Officer of GE Healthcare; Steve Rowley, SVP of Cox Business; and Charif Souki, CEO of Cheniere. Additionally, the following national investors have confirmed participation in NOEW 2015: Accel Partners, Battery Ventures, Bernhard Capital Partners, Calvert Funds, Denham Capital Partners , Draper Associates ,First Round Capital, Fulcrum Equity Partners, General Atlantic, Granite Ventures, Indicator Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Maven Ventures, Plum Capital, Revolution Ventures, Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate, Simon School Venture Capital Fund, SSM Partners, TD Ventures, TPG Capital, and UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund.
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10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 - Part 1
Learning Center, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
This class will cover the basic layout of the PowerPoint program. Participants will look at tutorials on placeholders and text, design background, inserting clip art, and sound. They will practice basic steps to creating slides. NOTE: We are sorry. This class is currently full. Click here for the March 2015 Computer Training Classes Schedule. Click here for the April 2015 Computer Training Classes Schedule.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Read and Sing: "Jumping Into Spring"
Children's Stage Area, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. The books to be read are No Go Sleep! by Kate Feiffer and The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring by Lucille Clifton.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Preservation Talk - Lost New Orleans, Below Canal Street, with Casey Stuart
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
CASEY STUART DELIVERS A HISTORY TALK:
"LOST NEW ORLEANS: BELOW CANAL STREET"
METAIRIE, LA - Casey Stuart, a local historian and expert on preservation, will present "Lost New Orleans: Below Canal Street" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 24 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon, Metairie.
The author talk is free-of-charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required.
During this discussion, Stuart will show photos of and discuss buildings that no longer exist below Canal Street, including residences, hotels, restaurants, churches and others in the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater neighborhoods as well as others.
Casey Stuart worked for more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry and retired in 2003. After retiring, he went to Tulane University where he earned a Master Degree in Preservation Studies. He currently teaches a course on Historical New Orleans at The Sharing Program at St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie and has previously taught New Orleans History for The People Program of New Orleans. He is President of the Louisiana Landmarks Society and Second Vice-President of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans. He is a specialist in the architectural history of New Orleans, and he has lectured extensively on New Orleans history and architecture topics and on the historic cemeteries of New Orleans.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or [email protected].
Conversations with the Artist:
March Steinway Concert Features New Orleans Pianist Tom Hook
METAIRIE, LA - Tom Hook, a local pianist, will discuss and perform the music of the American Civil War at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
This event is free of charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required.
"Conversations with the Artist" is a musical program sponsored by the Hall Piano Company, the Steinway Society of New Orleans and the Jefferson Parish Libraries. The March event is the second in the series.
Tom Hook began his career in Kansas City, Missouri. For much of the 1980s and 1990s, Hook was involved with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, working as an entertainer and entertainment director of various steamboats and cruises. Currently, Hook performs on the American Eagle and Queen of the Mississippi riverboats with his one-man historical drama "Riverman!" He regularly performs his tribute to Louis Prima at the World War II Museum's Stage Door Canteen.
For "Conversations with the Artist," Hook will present a program of music from the Civil War period (1861-1865) from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line, emphasizing not only the patriotic sentiments of the day but also the poignant, tender and comical music of the soldiers in the field and the loved ones waiting at home.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or [email protected].
Author Event!
Terry Rappold Talks About Healthy Living,
Tai Chi American Style
METAIRIE, LA - Terry Rappold, author of a new work of nonfiction titled Tai Chi American Style, will discuss and sign copies of the book at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
The presentation is free-of-charge and is open to the public. Reservations are not required. Books will be available for those who would like to purchase them.
Rappold says that Tai Chi American Style was written to provide a simple guide to healthy living for those leading fast paced, mentally challenging and often physically exhausting lifestyles. The guide draws its information predominately from the 3,000 year old Chinese art of Tai Chi.
Within the text, Rappold invites readers to have a mind shift, perceiving daily activity and movement as exercise. He explains how to "actively" move both the external physical body and internal energetic body, creating greater Chi (vital life force circulation). Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body will be explored as related to the energetic body.
Rappold presents ways for the body to breathe, as well as exercises geared toward developing proper body alignment, muscle strength, joint expansion and overall relaxation. A sequential set of movements called the "Energy Ball Form" will be introduced. The study of the energetic body using the art of Chi Kung will be presented along with exercises for practice and development. Diet is discussed as part of the conversion of the essences of food into vital life force.
Rappold says his intention is to present the information in a simple, introductory format that is easy to read, can be easily practiced and at the same time provides a tool that can be used to establish a life-long journey into the world of improving physical, mental and emotional health.
Terry Rappold studied Tai Chi and the Healing Arts since the late 1980s. In 1983, he contracted rheumatic fever and shortly thereafter began his search for healthy ways to manage the disease. He says Tai Chi provided the most positive results. After several years of continued study and practice, Rappold began to share his experiences in the class setting. Within a few years he was teaching in several Southeast Louisiana area Hospital and Wellness Centers.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or [email protected].
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| NEW Hours Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm 8301 Olive Street Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm New Orleans, LA 70118 Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally! |
What's in the Box?
Tuesday, March 24th through Thursday, March 26th
Can't make it to the market?
Get home delivery!*
- 3lbs Frozen Blueberries (J&D Blueberry Farm, Poplarville, MS)
- Herbs OR Plant Starts (Grow Your Own, New Orleans, LA)
- Shiitake Mushrooms (MSNP, New Hebron, MS)
- Red or Sweet Yellow Spring Onions (Glaser's Produce, New Roads, LA)
- Strawberries (Johndale's Strawberry Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)
- Siberian Kale (Up To Grow Good, Cottonport, LA)
- Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers' Co-op, Bachelor, LA)
- Mustards OR Collards (Covey Rise Farm, Husser, LA; Pointe Coupee Minority Growers' Co-op, Bachelor, LA)
- Valencia Oranges (2 Acre Farm, Marrero, LA)
*Home Delivery customers will receive an additional email in the event of delivery substitutions
New in the Market
Produce Profile
Taking full advantage of the range of pickl-able vegetables in the region, our new vendor The French Pickl'er features pickles of all different bases and flavors!
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Smokin' Time Jazz Club 2:00-3:00 PM Friday March 27 Kidd Jordan and Hamiet Bluiett 9:00-10:30 PM Thursday April 30 All shows stream live on our website MusicAtTheMint.org and can be found in our library of past shows after the performance.
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St
504-525-0200
7p-11p dining
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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
www.snugjazz.com for club info
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Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
Tuesday, March 24 8:00pm - NOJO Homecoming Series featuring Jeronne Ansari 5tet Wednesday, March 25 5:00pm - Lady Sings the Blues featuring Dana Abbott 8:00pm - NOJO Jam featuring Andrew Baham Thursday, March 26 5:00pm - Playhour featuring Jason Butler 8:00pm - The James Rivers Movement Friday, March 27 5:00pm - Piano Professor Series featuring Joe Krown 8:00pm - Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown 12:00 midnight - Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx Saturday, March 28 8:00pm - NOJO Homecoming Series featuring The Eric Lucero Latin Project Sunday, March 29 8:00pm - Germaine Bazzle & The Peter Harris Trio Monday, March 30 8:00pm - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Tuesday, March 31 8:00pm - NOJO Homecoming Series featuring Ashlin Parker & Trumpet
Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
300 BOURBON STREET
(504) 553-2299
www.sonesta.com
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| 3000 South Carrolton Ave New Orleans, La. 70118 504-861-1700 |
Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 Pelican 212:Pelican-212 cajun, zydeco, & swamp pop 8:00pm No Cover PELICAN 212 Their name is Pelican 212, and for them, making music is a family affair. Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 The BoogieMen:The-Boogie-Men 8:00pm Swing THE BOOGIE MEN The Boogie Men are a versatile 9-piece dance band, powered by a horn section capable of performing for any type of occasion. Thursday, March 26th, 2015 Chris Ardoin:Chris-Ardoin-NuStep cajun, zydeco, & swamp pop 8:30pm CHRIS ARDOIN & NUSTEP The name Ardoin has been "legend" within the Creole/Cajun music community for over a century. Amede and Alphonse "Boi Sec" Ardoin are two Creole musicians... ...READ MORE Friday, March 27th, 2015 The TopCats:The-Topcats all the hits 9:30pm THE TOPCATS Originally formed at East Jefferson High School in Metairie, La, with their first practice in a garage on September 28th, 1972, T.Q. & The Topcats Saturday, March 28th, 2015 Contraflow:Contraflow 9:30pm All the Hits CONTRAFLOW Contraflow is the ultimate Arena Rock Tribute. An exciting cover band on the New Orleans area music scene, they specialize primarily in 70's and 80's...
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http://maisonfrenchmen.com
The Maison 508 Frenchmen St New Orleans LA, 70116 March 2015 Live Music Listings Tuesday, March 24th 6pm - Gregory Agid (Instrumental Jazz) 9pm - The Loose Marbles (Trad Jazz) Wednesday, March 25th 6pm - New Orleans Jazz Vipers (Trad Jazz) 9:30pm - James Jordan & The Beautiful Band (Swing) Thursday, March 26th 5pm - Jon Roniger (Guitar Jazz) 7pm - Shotgun Jazz Band (Trad Jazz) 10pm - Dysfunktional Bone (Funk) Friday, March 27th 4pm - 7pm - The Loose Marbles (Swing Jazz) 10pm - Soul Project (Funk/Soul) 12am - Saturday, March 28th 4pm - Moonshine & Caroline (Jazz) 7pm - Smoking Time Jazz Club (Trad Jazz) 10pm - The Essentials (Funk/Soul/Motown) 12am - Sunday, March 29th 3pm - NOJC Nickel-A-Dance feat. Davell Crawford & The Creole Jazz Band (Swing Jazz) 7pm - Brad Walker (Instrumental Jazz) 10pm - Doombalaya (Funk) Monday, March 30th 5pm - Chicken & Waffles (Jazz) 7pm - Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses (Trad Jazz) 10pm - The New Orleans Swamp Donkeys (Trad Jazz) Tuesday, March 31st 6pm - Gregory Agid (Instrumental Jazz) 9pm -
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2239 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
Tuesday, March 24th 9pm - Songwriter Showdown Wednesday, March 25th 9pm - Promdate + Fancy Pants (Alternative/Indie) Thursday, March 26th 9pm - WCP presents Kodak to Graph (Electronic) Friday, March 27th 7pm - The Transplanted Roots (Folk Rock) 10pm - Airsex Championships (Comedy) Saturday, March 28th 11pm - HUSTLE with DJ Soul Sister (Funk, Soul, Rare Groove) Sunday, March 29th 8pm - NOLA Comedy Hour (Standup Open Mic) 10pm - Bantam Foxes (Indie Rock) Monday, March 30th 8pm - Bluegrass Pickin' Party (Bluegrass Jam) 10pm - Hill Country Hounds (Bluegrass) Tuesday, March 31st 9pm - Songwriter Showdown
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March 2015 Live Music Listings Tuesday March 24th 9pm Chopped Up Tulips & more Wednesday March 25th 10PM - Dancehall Classics with DJ T-Roy & Bayou International Sound (Dancehall/Reggae) Thursday March 26th 7pm Bayou Saints (jazz) 10PM - DOWNSTAIRS - Jonathan Brown Band (Hip Hop) Friday March 27th 7pm Up Up We Go (jazz) 8pm UP Comedy show. 10pm DOWNSTAIRS - 10PM - UPSTAIRS -Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Night (Latin Dance Music - Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata) Saturday March 28th 7pm - The Loose Marbles (Jazz) 7pm - UPSTAIRS - The Society of Sin presents Talk Nerdy To Me (Burlesque) 10pm - DOWNSTAIRS - 10pm - UPSTAIRS -
Sunday March 29th 7pm - DOWNSTAIRS - Russell Welch (Jazz) 10pm - BOTH FLOORS - CHURCH w/Unicorn Fukr & more (Dubstep)
Monday, March 30th Closed
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Buffa's Lounge is conveniently located at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Burgundy St. in New Orleans at 1001 Esplanade. It is just in the Faubourg Marigny at the "Border of the Quarter." http://www.buffasrestaurant.com/
Tuesday, March 24
7:00pm
Huggy's Movie & Game Night!
Wednesday, March 25
7:00pm
World's Most Open Mic Night
Thursday, March 26
8:00pm
Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand
Friday, March 27
8:00pm
Fr Ron and Friends
Saturday, March 28
8:00pm
Leslie Cooper and Music Street Jazz Band
11:00pm
Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton
Sunday, March 29
» 1:00am
Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton
10:30am
Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot
3:00pm
Jazz Youth Showcase with Stefan Moll Experience
8:00pm
Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune
Tuesday, March 31
7:00pm
Huggy's Movie & Game Night!
Wednesday, April 1
7:00pm
World's Most Open Mic Night
Thursday, April 2
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8316 Oak Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
All shows start at 10:30 unless listed otherwise.
Sundays, 10pm: Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste Mondays:
30th; 10pm: George Porter Jr. Trio
Tuesdays, 10:30pm: Rebirth Brass Band
Wednesdays 10pm:
25: Solar Strut featuring Steve Malinowski - Keys/Bass, Joe Gelini - Drums, Chris Alford -Guitar
Thursdays, 10:30pm: The Trio featuring Johnny Vidacovich & Special Guests
Weekends 10:30pm (unless otherwise noted): Fri 27: The Fuzz: a tribute to The Police feat. Tab Benoit Sat 28: Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Paulina Trujillo
Talent Buyer | Marketing | PR
504.237.0015
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532 Frenchmen Street, just a block from the French Quarter in the historic Faubourg Marigny
Blue Nile Entertainment Schedule for March 2015 - www.bluenilelive.com
BLUE NILE (downstairs) Residencies Mondays Higher Heights Reggae Band 9pm Wednesdays New Orleans Rhythm Devils 8pm, New Breed Brass Band 11pm Thursdays Micah McKey and Little Maker 7pm, Reggae Night with DJ T-ROY 11pm Sundays Mykia Jovan 7.30pm, Lagniappe Brass Band 11pm
Fri Mar 27 Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers 7pm, Stooges Brass Band 11pm Sat Mar 28 The Usurpers 7pm, Sonic Bloom 11pm
BLUE NILE BALCONY ROOM (2nd Floor) Tuesdays - OPEN EARS MUSIC SERIES March 24: Franz Hautzinger and Isabelle Duthoit 10pm
March 31: Naked Orchestra 10pm Thursdays -ROCK REVIVAL NIGHT March 26- Black Magnolia 10pm Fridays March 27: Waterseed 10pm, DJ Black Pearl 1am Saturdays March 28: Blake Amos (genre: Brazilian) 10pm, DJ Black Pearl 1am
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TUESDAY 24 John Eubanks and Paula 5p-7:30p Free 24 The Messy Cookers 8p $5
WEDNESDAY 25 Kyle Cripps 5p-7:30p Free 25 The Listening Room 6p Free 25 Mario Abney and Friends 8p $10 THURSDAY 26 Monty Banks 5p-7:30p Free 26 Mykia Jovan 8p-10p $10 FRIDAY 27 Jon Roniger 5p-7:30p Free 27 Nayo Jones 8p $10 SATURDAY 28 Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers 7p $15, $20 28 Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers 9p $15, $20 SUNDAY 29 New Orleans Swingin Gypsies 10a-2p Free TUESDAY 31 John Eubanks and Paula 5p-7:30p Free 31 The Messy Cookers 8p $5
Clé Torres Office Manager Little Gem Saloon (P) 504-267-4863
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March 28 at 7:00 PM
Melange Dance Company
March 31 at 7:00 PM
Mixtape Release Party
April 3 at 8:00 PM
Versipel New Music Visiting Artist Series #3
April 10 at 8:00 PM
The New Orleans Comedy Jam
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Upcoming Shows 03/27/15: The Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show @ The Saint Hotel Burgundy Bar (9 p.m.-midnight) 03/30/15: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band @ Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8-11p.m.) 04/03/15: Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show @ The Saint Hotel Burgundy Bar (9 p.m.-midnight) 04/04/15: The Swing Setters @ The French Market (12:30-1:30pm) 04/11/15: Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show @ The Saint Hotel Burgundy Bar (9 p.m.-midnight) 04/11/15: The Swing Setters @ French Quarter Fest Kids' Tent (2 p.m.) 04/12/15: Jayna Morgan due @ Richard Fiske's Martini Bar (7-10 p.m.)
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Please join Ochsner Health System and Pfizer along with the
New Orleans Chamber for a health & wellness seminar.
Cigarette smoking impacts individuals in all phases of life especially at work. Smoking related claims cost employers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Stopping smoking is hard. Please join us to learn how to win by quitting and how employers can help their employees win!
Panelists will present effective smoking cessation programs available to Louisiana employers and qualified employees at no cost.
Topic:
How to Win By Quitting: Effective smoking cessation programs available to Louisiana employers and qualified employeesAdmission:
Free Admission, breakfast provided
When:
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
7:30 am - Registration
8:00 - 10:0 am - Program
Where:
Cox Communications Building
Metairie, LA 70001
(click address for map)
*Please park in the back lot and
enter through the back doors*
Please click here to register or email [email protected] to rsvp by email. Pre-registration is highly recommended by Tuesday, March 24 2014 by 12:00 noon.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art | 925 Camp Street | New Orleans | LA | 70130
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Dear Friends of the French Market:
We are filming some new scenes to add to our current WWLTV commercial, that will include: a walking tour with a Jazz Park ranger; a second line with Tornado Brass Band Band in Dutch Alley; and "making groceries" at the Farmers Market. We will be airing the new commercial likely in Summer 2015.
This is a volunteer role and therefore, it' s up to you if you can do 15 minutes or 2 hours with us!! We will have you sign a release form and provide cold bottled water...but we are not offering pay to anyone but our brass band that day!
If you are interested, please let me know asap so I can figure out shifts for everyone. This is basically what we need, subject to slight adjustments day of:
12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Six to ten people for "walking tour" segment
12:30 to 12:45 p.m. Shots of indoor JAZZ PILATES class (this is not for extras..this is a real class..but you are welcome to join the class if it is of interest! See info here: http://www.frenchmarket.org/event/jazz-pilates-with-stephanie-jordan/2015-03-25/)
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Twelve to forty people for indoor Jazz Park scenes (listening and dancing to brass band) and secondline in Dutch Alley...yes, bring your secondline umbrellas!!
1:45 to 2:45 p.m. "Making Groceries" at the Farmers Market
3:15 to 4:15 p.m. More "Making Groceries" and atmospheric shots at Farmers Market
We need people of all ages, wearing bright colors. Summer hats and attire welcome.
NEW! WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY! Amy A. Kirk Duvoisin Marketing Director The French Market Corporation 1008 North Peters Street 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 522-2621 ext 205 www.frenchmarket.org.
25  Wednesday, March 25, 6-8pm - Rockin' the Rosé -Join Kimi and Erin at the bar for our first rosé flite of the year! The domestic rosé arrived first this year so we are kicking things off with fresh, new 2014's from Washington, Oregon and California. We'll be pouring 4-5 wines (depending on whether I can get my hands on the sparkling wine I want!) $15 flite! No reservations required.
Friday, March 27, Friday Free For All, 6-8pm -Neighborhood wine guy David Sobiesk (yes, lucky for us he lives right around the corner from the shop!) will be with us tonight pouring a mixed bag of some of current European favorites including a great little Gruner that I've been looking for an excuse to pour! And if you get hungry you can order food next door at 1000 Figs and they serve you here at Swirl - how great is that!?! Free, no reservations required! Wednesday, April 1, 6-8pm - Wednesday Nite Flites to the Mediterranean -Join Kimi and Erin at the bar for a flite of wines from the Mediterranean coastline! Selections from Spain, Italy, France and Corsica will be on the menu tonight - the perfect wines for "spring" in New Orleans!! $15 flite! No reservations required.
Friday, April 3, Friday Free For All, 6-8pm - Greg Knaps from Lirette Selections is the house tonight pouring 4 free wines. We haven't picked the lineup yet but you know when Greg pours we always drink unique, delicious wines! Free, no reservations required!
Tuesday, April 7, 6-8pm - The Somm's Pick Tasting Event - Sommelier Liz Dowty joins us tonight with 2 amazing wines she has selected from Greece! Learn about the ancient indigenous varieties and crazy growing techniques that make this one of the world's most interesting wine regions. Invitations to the event go out to the Buyer's Club members first and then the remaining spots will be made available to those on the Swirl email list the following day. http://swirlandsavor.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-somms-pick-buyers-club.html
Swirl Wine Bar & Market 3143 Ponce de Leon Street New Orleans, LA 70119 504.628.1226
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It's Guys Night Out as the Pelicans return home to face the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. FIND TICKETS http://www.ticketmaster.com/new-orleans-pelicans-vs-houston-rockets-new-orleans-louisiana-03-25-2015/event/1B004D150EEE585A?brand=pelicans&extcmp=gw503406&wt.mc_id=NBA_TEAM_NO_ENEWSLETTER&CAMEFROM=CFC_Pelicans_032315GDS_H OU&cm_mid=4499640&cm_crmid=2385f90b-6079-4fa2-82ef-7c63c6c66ea6&cm_medium=email
THINGS TO REMEMBER: * PARKING: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Garages 2, 2A, 5 and 6 as well as Lot 3. || * BAG POLICY: Any bag, purse or briefcase that is larger than 14" x 14" x 6" will not be allowed into the Smoothie King Center. ITEM OF THE GAME: adidas Pelicans Tees - $15 The Pelicans Shop by adidas is open for all Pelicans home games until 30 minutes following the game.
Friday, March 27 It's Pierre's Mascot Party as the Pelicans host the Kings at 7:00 p.m. FIND TICKETS http://www.ticketmaster.com/new-orleans-pelicans-vs-sacramento-kings-new-orleans-louisiana-03-27-2015/event/1B004D150EF3586A?brand=pelicans&extcmp=gw503407&wt.mc_id=NBA_TEAM_NO_ENEWSLETTER&CAMEFROM=CFC_Pelicans_032315GDS_SAC&cm_m id=4499640&cm_crmid=2385f90b-6079-4fa2-82ef-7c63c6c66ea6&cm_medium=email
THINGS TO REMEMBER: * PARKING: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Garages 2, 2A, 5 and 6 as well as Lot 3. * BAG POLICY: Any bag, purse or briefcase that is larger than 14" x 14" x 6" will not be allowed into the Smoothie King Center.
ITEM OF THE GAME: Pelicans Pierre 14" Mascot Plush - $12 Pelicans Panel Ball - $8 The Pelicans Shop by adidas is open for all Pelicans home games until 30 minutes following the game.
Sunday, March 29 It's Entergy Coastal Restoration Night as the Pelicans take on the Timberwolves for a Sunday matinee at 3:00 p.m. FIND TICKETS http://www.ticketmaster.com/new-orleans-pelicans-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-new-orleans-louisiana-03-29-2015/event/1B004D150EFB5871?brand=pelicans&extcmp=gw503408&wt.mc_id=NBA_TEAM_NO_ENEWSLETTER&CAMEFROM=CFC_Pelicans_032315GDS_MIN&cm_m id=4499640&cm_crmid=2385f90b-6079-4fa2-82ef-7c63c6c66ea6&cm_medium=email
THINGS TO REMEMBER: * PARKING: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Garages 2, 2A, 5 and 6 as well as Lot 3. * BAG POLICY: Any bag, purse or briefcase that is larger than 14" x 14" x 6" will not be allowed into the Smoothie King Center.
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SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
Set in the Garden District of New Orleans, Tennessee Williams' masterwork, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, follows a wealthy society matron, Violet Venable, who attempts to lobotomize her niece Catharine in a struggle to cover up the truth about her son Sebastian's sudden death. Presented in partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER raises bold questions about mental illness, sexuality, guilt, brutality and the search for truth.
Looking for a pre-show dinner?
Purloo, located in the Southern Food and Beverage Museum at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, is offering Southern Rep Theatre audience members a special prix fixe menu from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. Make sure to check out Purloo's specialty cocktails - before or after the show - inspired by Southern Rep's mainstage season.
Purloo is helmed by chef/owner Ryan Hughes, who has earned critical acclaim for his Southern cooking with French savvy at some of New Orleans' most acclaimed restaurants including Brennan's, Emeril's Delmonico's, Café Degas and more.
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Aimée Hayes
Starring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, Jake Wynne-Wilson, Morrey McElroy, Reby Rae, David Williams, and Carol Sutton
A BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER!
Ashé Powerhouse Theater
1731 Baronne Street, between St. Charles Avenue and O.C. Haley Boulevard
DEDICATED & SECURE PARKING LOT ADJACENT!
March 21 - March 29
Thursdays - Saturday Performances: 8:00pm
Sunday Matinées: 3:00pm
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
By Tennessee Williams
Directed byAimée Hayes
Starring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, Jake Wynne-Wilson, Morrey McElroy, Reby Rae, David Williams, and Carol Sutton
A BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER!
Ashé Powerhouse Theater
1731 Baronne Street, between Euterpe and Polymnia
DEDICATED & SECURE PARKING LOT ADJACENT!
March 25
Special Performance (8pm)
March 28
Special Matinée (3pm)
In partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
March 29
Post-Matinée Talkback
Performances Added!
Due to popular demand, Southern Rep Theatre will be adding another week to the run of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER.
Thursday, April 2: 8:00pm **Pay-What-You-Can Night**
Friday, April 3: 8:00pm
Saturday, April 4: 3:00pm and 8:00pm
http://www.southernrep.com/tickets/purchase/?utm_source=SUDDENLY+Previews&utm_campaign=SUDDENLY+Previews&utm_medium=email
Box Office at (504) 522-6545.
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Presents One of New Orleans' Favorite Shows -
Ricky Graham's When Ya Smilin'
When Ya Smilin', Ricky Graham's heart-warming, comedic love letter about growing up in New Orleans in the 1950s, will hit the Main Stage March 13 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and run through March 28.
As seen through the eyes of the precocious 10-year-old Paulie Dufour, When Ya Smilin' recounts a year in the life of a Ninth Ward family. Anyone who grew up in New Orleans will grin a nostalgic smile from remembrances of Pontchartrain Beach, Mardi Gras with Mel Levitt, and picnics in City Park. When Ya Smilin' strikes that harmonious chord of common humanity that will not only make the locals laugh and cry, but those who now call New Orleans home as well. When Ya Smilin' won the 2001 Big Easy award as Best Original Play.
DIRECTED BY: Ricky Graham
Individual ticket prices are: $32.00 for Adults; $30.00 for Seniors; $27.00 for Students/Active Military
Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets,group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.
WHAT: Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Adds Extra Performance for Ricky Graham's When Ya Smilin'
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Rivertown Theaters, 325 Minor St. (parallel to Williams Blvd.) in Kenner's
Historic Rivertown
NAME CORRECTIONS: Tucker Godbold (Paulie); Lisa Picone Love (Aunt Nettie)
As seen through the eyes of the precocious 10-year-old Paulie Dufour, When Ya Smilin' recounts a year in the life of a Ninth Ward family. Anyone who grew up in New Orleans will grin a nostalgic smile from remembrances of Pontchartrain Beach, Mardi Gras with Mel Levitt, and picnics in City Park. When Ya Smilin' strikes that harmonious chord of common humanity that will not only make the locals laugh and cry, but those who now call New Orleans home as well. When Ya Smilin' won the 2001 Big Easy award as Best Original Play.
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DATES & TIMES:
Fridays March 27 at 8:00 pm
Saturdays March 28 at 8:00 pm
Wednesday March 25 at 8:00 pm
Thursday March 26 at 8:00 pm
TICKET PRICES: $32.00 for Adults; $30.00 for Seniors; $27.00 for Students/Active Military
Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets,group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.
THEATER CONTACT: Box Office: (504) 461-9475. 468-7221 www.RivertownTheaters.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Cary Alden, 504.834.7517, 914.7517, [email protected]
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 http://www.lepetittheatre.com/ DINNER WITH FRIENDS March 25, 26, 27, 28, April 2, 3, 4 @ 7:30 pm; March 29 @ 3:00 pm Dinner with Friends March 20 - April 4; Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St.
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March 25, Dick Hyman
On March 25, UNO's Jazz @ the Sandbar welcomes pianist Dick Hyman, who will be performing with UNO Jazz student combos under the direction of Steve Masakowski and Dwight Fitch.
Dick Hyman has lent his talents as a pianist, arranger and composer to radio, the recording studio and movies, including more than a dozen Woody Allen films. He's recorded so many albums that he's been honored as one of New York's all-time 'Most Valued Players' by the Musicians' Union.
Hyman's busy musical career began in the early 1950s. He has since recorded over 100 albums under his own name and is a prolific composer of orchestral and chamber works, including choral cantatas, Broadway musical scores, ballet scores, string quartets and sonatas for various instruments.
Hyman's knowledge of American popular song is encyclopedic. In an interview with Ken Dryden on allaboutjazz.com, he recalls that he learned most of the songs as a young pianist jobbing around New York, playing at country clubs and hotel ballrooms. Hyman says, "There was a core of musicians who knew all the tunes. That meant you had to be familiar with every well-known musical, starting back in the 20s. You were expected to know everything, the pianist especially."
Dick credits his work as a studio musician on radio and television in the 1950s, when he had to shift from one style to another throughout the day for the various shows, as his best musical education. He notes, "Exceptional sight-reading and impromptu composition were essential survival skills."
Check out this VIDEO of Hyman as he demonstrates the evolution of jazz piano styles.
Now 87, Hyman continues to perform solo and collaborative concerts in the US and Canada. In addition to Jazz @ the Sandbar, Hyman will be appearing at New Orleans' Snug Harbor on March 25 (solo) and March 26 (with clarinetist Evan Christopher). For more on Hyman, visit his website at www.dickhyman.com.
The Spring 2014 schedule continues with these respected guest artists:
* April 1 Spring Break
* April 8 Drummer Paul Wiltgen
* April 15 Guitarist Warren Battiste
* April 22 Saxophonist Rick Margitza
* April 29 Trumpeter Christian Scott
Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by the UNO Jazz Studies Program with support from the UNO Student Government Association, Offbeat Media, WWNO FM, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. All admission proceeds go to the George Brumat Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504)280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504)309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at www.nojc.org/sandbar.
Concert times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.
Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.
General Admission: $5.00 at the door.
Faculty, Staff & Student Admission: FREE w/ UNO ID Card.
Tickets sold at the door.
Meet the Artist Series
UNO Jazz Studies offers a diverse program of workshops for our students which are also open to the public. There is no charge to attend the workshops. The specific location of each clinic varies, but all are held somewhere in the Performing Arts Center building where the music classes take place. Below is a list of clinics that are scheduled at this time:
March 25, 3:30p, PAC103
Legendary Jazz Pianist Dick Hyman
www.dickhyman.com
April 6, 3:30p, PAC215
Brazilian Music Specialists Dr. Almir Cortes and Dr. Leandro Barsalini
April 8, TBA
Drummer/Composer from Europe Paul Wiltgen
www.paulwiltgen.com
April 22, 3:30p, PAC103
Saxophonist/Composer from Paris Rick Margitza
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YLC announced the full lineup for its 16th annual YLC Wednesday at the Square concert series, which kicks off on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m.
The series is presented by the New Orleans Pelicans.
The concert series features several well-known local and regional musical acts including Marc Broussard, Irma Thomas, Amanda Shaw, George Porter, Jr., Kermit Ruffins, TYSSON, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Flow Tribe, The Revivalists, Marcia Ball, Earphunk, Bonerama, Alanna Royale, and more. The concerts will take place every Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., March 11 through May 27 in downtown New Orleans at Lafayette Square (between Camp Street and St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Gallier Hall). See below for the full 2015 lineup.
2015 Wednesday at the Square Lineup
Wednesday, March 25 TYSSON + Mia Borders
Wednesday, April 1 The Revivalists + Robin Barnes
Wednesday, April 8 Kermit Ruffins + Alanna Royale
Wednesday, April 15 Big Sam's Funky Nation + Amanda Shaw
Wednesday, April 22 Flow Tribe + Sweet Crude
Wednesday, April 29 Marcia Ball + Lynn Drury
Wednesday, May 6 Earphunk + Meschiya Lake
Wednesday, May 13 Dumpstaphunk + Daria & the Hip Drops
Wednesday, May 20 George Porter Jr. and Runnin Pardners + Hazy Ray
Wednesday, May 27 Irma Thomas + Andrew Duhon
In addition to the music acts featured each week, YLC Wednesday at the Square includes an Artist Village, showcasing local handcrafted items including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, t-shirts, and more. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors including Araña Taqueria and Cantina, Cajun Moon Catering, Cook Me Something Mister, Crêpes à la Cart, Frencheeze Food Truck, Froyo Café and Sweets, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Miss Linda the Ya-Ka-Mein Lady, Ninja Sushi, Plum St. Snoballs, Po' Girl Catering Company, Salu Bistro and Bar, Saucy's BBQ, Squeal, and Theo's Pizza.
Proceeds from food and drink sales will benefit YLC's community service projects, designed not only to improve the quality of life in the Greater New Orleans area but also to foster leadership skills in young professionals.
For more information on YLC, please visit www.ylcnola.org. For more information on YLC Wednesday at the Square or to volunteer at one of the concerts, please visit www.wednesdayatthesquare.com or email [email protected]. Engage with YLC Wednesday at the Square on Twitter at @WedattheSquare and @ylcnola.
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The Victory Belles present America's Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to The Andrews Sisters Wednesdays thru August 19, 2015
Noted for their close harmonies and synchronized dance steps, the Andrews Sisters epitomized the "we're all in this together" spirit of the war years, with optimistic songs and infectious exuberance that made them ideal morale boosters. The Victory Belles are proud to pay tribute to this talented trio, who volunteered so much time entertaining our troops here and abroad. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time, and Chattanooga Choo Choo are just a few of the signature favorites you'll hear in this upbeat Canteen salute.
11:45AM Seating
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Tax aide
The AARP Tax-Aide program is being offering tolow and moderate income, especially senior citizens, each Wednesday through April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd.
A picture identification, Social Security card, 2014 tax forms and records, the new Affordable Care Marketplace form 1095-A and any Marketplace exemption documents are needed. Also, homeowners' insurance declaration page and 2013 income tax return are needed. For information, call 888-687-2277.
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Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation.
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Workplace Wellness Luncheon
March 26, 2015 | 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center | 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NOLA
Free and open to the public
Join us for our monthly Workplace Wellness Luncheon. Each month we bring in speakers to address topics of interest to you, based on surveys collected from participants. Come and hear information focused on your general health and well-being. For more information, call (504) 569-9070. This month's luncheon is sponsored by United Health Care.
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Louisiana Crawfish Festival is March 26-29 in Chalmette
The 40th annual Louisiana Crawfish Festival will be held March 26-29 at the Frederick J. Sigur Cultural Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. In addition to the popular mudbug being served, bands, arts and crafts, amusement park rides and other entertainment will be featured. The festival is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Rummel Council 5747.
Admission is $5 per person.
Boiled crawfish and other crawfish dishes, including pies, po-boys, quesadillas, etouffee, jambalaya and pasta will be served. Shrimp, crab and fish dishes, hot dogs, and gumbo are among other food that will be sold.
Weathered will provide music March 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. On March 27, 90 Degrees West performs from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Chee Weez from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. On March 28, August Rush provides music from noon to 3 p.m.; Voodoo Gumbo,
4 to 7:30 p.m.; and Bag of Donut, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. On March 29, Waylon Thibodeaux performs from noon to 2:30 p.m.; The Boogie Men, 3 to 6 p.m.; and Groovy 7, 7 to 9 p.m.
Pay one price arm bands for the rides will be available for $15 on March 26 and $25 March 27-29. For $25 all day, the sessions are March 26, 5-10 p.m., March 27, 6-11 p.m., March 28, noon to closing, and March 29, noon to closing.
A children's pageant will be held March 28 at 11 a.m. Registration will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the center. For information, contacgt pageant coordinator Rhonda Zeringue at [email protected] or 985-209-9439.
Parking will be available at the Civic Center, the nearby Sydney D. Torres Memorial Park, and along Judge Perez Drive
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Taste with us twice this week!
First Free Rosé Tasting of the Season
Thursday, March 26th
6-8 PM
Don't miss out on our first Rosé tasting of the year!
Robert the Rosé guy from Provence will be joining us this Thursday to pour and educate on five value-driven Provençal rosés.
So stop on by and start your weekend a little early this week.
Free Friday Whiskey Tasting
Friday, March 27th
6-8 PM
Calling all whiskey lovers...
Come celebrate International Whisk(e)y Day with us this Friday! We will be pouring a sampling of bourbons and whiskeys in honor of the international "holiday." You'll have the opportunity to taste test some old favorites and hopefully find some new ones. #WhiskyDay2015
Bin 428
2801 Magazine Street,
Corner of Magazine & Washington
New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.bin428.com
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BIG BOOK SALE WILL BENEFIT JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will conduct its semi-annual Big Book Sale from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29 at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. at the Lake, in Kenner.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28 and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. A BIG BOOK SALE WILL BENEFIT JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will conduct its semi-annual Big Book Sale from
Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29 at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. at the
Lake, in Kenner. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28 and 12
noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 29.
More than 65,000 used books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, videotapes, music tapes, and vinyl records will
be offered for sale.
The sale includes fiction and nonfiction books such as collectibles, art, travel, history, military and
Civil War books.
Cash, checks and major credit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) and debit cards will be accepted.
Admission is free; parking is plentiful.
All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Jefferson Parish Library.
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library is an independent, nonprofit organization of civicminded
volunteers. It supports the Jefferson Parish Library by promoting library awareness,
providing needed unbudgeted items for all its branches through fundraising, and participating in
literacy programs. During the past two decades, the Friends have donated more than $1,000,000 to
the library system. For more information, visit http://friendsofjeffersonlibrary.org/
For more information, contact the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library at (504) 455-2665 or
email at [email protected].
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Upcoming Author Events
March 26, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sheila Hebert-Collins, author of Petitle Rouge: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, and Cay Gibson, author of Cajun 'Ti Beau and the Cocodries, will be signing books at LLA in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Library Association Conference
Shreveport Convention Center
State Rte 173
Shreveport, LA 71101
March 27, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rickey Pittman, author of, Jim Limber Davis:
A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House, will be signing books at LLA in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Library Association Conference
Shreveport Convention Center
State Rte 173
Shreveport, LA 71101
March 28, 2015
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Peggy Scott Laborde, author of Lost Restaurants of New Orleans; Kit Wohl, author of New Orleans Classic Creole Recipes; and Poppy Tooker, author of Louisiana Eats!, will be panel members for the Tennessee Williams Festival. They will be signing and selling books as well.
Arnaud's Jazz Bistro
813 Bienville Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
March 28, 2015
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Melissa Wallace, author of It's Great to be a NOLA Kid, will be signing copies of her book.
Barnes & Noble
3414 Highway 190 Ste. 10
Mandeville, LA 70471
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WHAT: The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. WHO: Directed by Ji Un Choi, featuring Kate Adair and Gavin Robinson.
WHERE: Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. WHEN: March 26-29; Thu 7pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm.
HOW: Free or by donation, at the door. Reservations [email protected].
Playhouse NOLA presents Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Henry James's classic Victorian ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Hatcher's efficient but evocative adaptation uses just two actors to recreate James's vividly Gothic world. KATE ADAIR plays the governess who undergoes a shocking transformative journey. GAVIN ROBINSON portrays all other characters.
Director JI UB CHOI chose The Turn of the Screw in consideration of the intimacy of the venue as well as of the tale's ambiguity. Choi states, "As this story concerns desire, haunting, and madness, it is a perfect fit for New Orleans - a city known for its eccentricities, ghosts, and affinity for the extraordinary." A passion project for all involved, the production features costumes by TRISH GORMAN, original artwork by SENAN O'CONNOR, graphics by MELANIE INNIS, and a score by Hatcher. Co-producer DUSTAN COSTINE opened Playhouse NOLA in the fall of 2014, to provide an arts space accessible both to the downtown community and to artists unaffiliated with the established theatre circles of New Orleans.
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www.ericasher.com
12 noon
Frank Stansbury with Host Eric Asher
live from two tony's in bucktown
Tim McNally
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
WGSO 990AM
New Orleans
Every weekday 2-hour broadcast
3-5 p.m.
504-452-7486 Direct to Tim
504-556-9696 Studio
www.wgso.com
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Coming Up at the Marigny Opera House!
Friday 3/27 at 7:30pm: Dana Wilson, Tenor
danawilson
Tenor Dana Wilson performs Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe song cycle, accompanied by Todd Simmons. Free to all; donations encouraged. Suggested donation: $20.
Dana Wilson's performance repertoire extends from early renaissance music to contemporary jazz. He now performs throughout the US and internationally in opera, operetta, oratorio, in recital, and as a chamber music soloist. His work as a performer and music educator has taken him to more than 10 countries and 41 US states.
Marigny Opera House | 725 Saint Ferdinand Street | New Orleans, LA | 70117
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Grab your blankets and chairs and join us for 6 weeks of live music and fun for the entire family at the Mandeville Trailhead with Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys. The restaurants for the evening are K-Gee's Seafood Restaurant , Isabella's Pizzeria and the City of Mandeville will provide all drinks.
Please help us keep the concerts free, outside food and drinks are prohibited.
Visit Mandeville Events for the series line-up. Contact 985.624.3147 with any additional questions. Hope to see you there!
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http://sasfest.org/2015-fiction-contest
SAS Welcome
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Dear Saints and Sinners!
For those of you coming to the 12th annual Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, we so look forward to seeing you very soon. The weather forecast looks promising, with temperatures ranging from the high 60s to 80 degrees during the day and ranging from the low 50s to 60 at night
The readings and panel discussions promise to be heated up as well. Complete schedule available at sasfest.com or visit the website to register. For all SAS registrants, you receive an added bonus of a 20% off on tickets to the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Use coupon code SAS20 upon checkout. TW schedule of events, visit the Festival website.
We will be set up on site with our box office and information desk in the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27.
If you happen to get into town early, here are a couple of recommendations of some things you might want to check out.
On Thursday, March 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
French Quarter, March 26, 2015 (5pm-7pm)
Where's Stella?
In celebration of Tennessee Williams' birthday, the public is invited to join us for an improv performance on the streets of the French Quarter. In honor of "A Streetcar Named Desire", Stanley is searching for Stella on his route to deliver moonshine. Beginning at Jackson Square on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 5pm, Stanley will load the moonshine in the trunk of a 1926 Model T Ford pickup and be followed by the Young Pinstripe Jazz Band with a 2nd line to Pat O'Brien's.
Stanley will shout up to the balcony for "Stellaaaaa!" but he seems to have just missed her and he'll continue his moonshine delivery route along Royal and Bourbon Streets, stopping at the Monteleone Hotel to meet up with festival participants. The performance concludes at Backspace Bar & Kitchen, a literary themed bar located at 139 Chartres Street. Here, Stanley finds Stella, played by Courtney Boe, and delivers the moonshine. The Young Pinstripe Jazz Band will play prohibition era jazz music in the 100 block of Chartres. While at Backspace, shot girls will serve moonshine from Buffalo Trace Distillery. The birthday celebration continues at the Hotel Monteleone with celebrity performances and birthday cake at 6:30 p.m. Go to tennesseewilliams.net for tickets to that event and more info.
http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/
Playing Stella - Courtney Boe is a local actress, currently performing in the National WWII Museum's charming vocal trio, the Victory Belles. Playing Stanley - Jake Wynne-Wilson is a talented actor currently playing Dr. Cukrowicz in "Suddenly Last Summer" at the Southern Rep Theater.
Friday, March 27 at 1 PM
Master Class with Jim Grimsley: The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth
Writing fiction and non-fiction about painful subjects involves a willingness to expose the harder and more painful sides of ourselves. Jim Greimsley will share from his own experience in writing non-fiction about the racial attitudes he learned in the south of his childhood, detailed in his memoir How I Shed My Skin, to be published by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill in April 2015; and he will also discuss the different processes for approaching such difficult material in fiction and non-fiction. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street, $25. Enter SAS20 upon check out for a 20% discount. Click here to get a ticket.
https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=ba7961032176b2565d53459962bed99a
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Hurricane Promotions Proudly Presents,
THE MIDTOWN MEN - 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA - On Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM, the sounds of the '60s will come alive at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre, starring the MIDTOWN MEN singing their favorite hits from the Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.
Critics are calling THE MIDTOWN MEN:
"Terrific"- Sirius/XM "Inspired!" - NY Daily News
"The real deal!" - Tommy James
"Jump and jive all-american '60s sound." - Colorado Reporter-Herald
They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time. Now on their 5th national tour, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere. This sensational production reunites Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s.
These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a thousand performances in the mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now, as The Midtown Men, they've thrilled crowds on concert stages and symphony halls across the continent, and have delighted television audiences with performances on "Good Morning America," "Access Hollywood," "Katie," and "The Chew." The Men recently released their first radio single, "All Alone On Christmas," written and produced by rock icon and Sopranos and Lilyhammer star Steven Van Zandt and backed by Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. They were honored to perform the song at the White House for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC.
The group is excited to announce the debut of their first public television concert special. Taped at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's majestic Prudential Hall in Newark, N.J. in May 2014, the program debuted in the NYC area on NJTV and WNET in late November and is currently airing on stations across the country.
The Men are also pleased to announce an upcoming recording project with rock superstar Tommy James, set to begin in early 2015.
Don't miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances and legendary onstage chemistry. In addition to the live MIDTOWN MEN performance, guests will be treated to the musical styling of New Orleans' own Yat Pack.
Tickets to this special, one-night only event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, Saenger Theater Box Office, or Charge by Phone 1-800-745-3000
DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING SHOW BENEFITING TEAM GLEASON
Not a Performance Of, Not Affiliated With the Show Jersey Boys.
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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
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DINNER AND SHOW
(6:00pm Seating 8:00pm Showtime)
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BRUNCH
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"Always ... Patsy Cline" Comes to the Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum
Tickets Now Available for March 21-April 5 Run
NEW ORLEANS - The National WWII Museum's live-theater venue, the Stage Door Canteen, regularly plays host to award-winning shows celebrating the music of the World War II era, but their newest offering will take audiences into the years following the war and celebrate one of country music's first crossover sensations.
"Always ... Patsy Cline," a musical play, complete with down-home country humor and true emotion, includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams," "Walkin' After Midnight," and many more.
The show, which runs March 21 - April 5, is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer, who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. It is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The show takes its title from Cline's letters to Seger, which she signed affectionately "Love Always, Patsy."
Margaret Belton reprises the role of Patsy Cline from a recent award-winning appearance at Altarena Playhouse in Alameda, California.
"As long as I can remember, the music from old records was always one of my favorite sounds," said Belton. "Once I discovered Patsy, things changed. I just wanted to climb into her voice and live in it. The soul and love that pours from her voice made me feel so alive, and I deeply connected with it."
In addition to her many stage and screen credits, Belton also performs regularly as the lead singer of The Patsychords.
https://ticketing.nationalww2museum.org/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=Tickets&C=APC
945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130
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Tulane Law School Hall of Fame to welcome nine new members
Board of Tulane chairman Darryl D. Berger along with a former U.S. Supreme Court chief justice and two federal appellate court judges are among those who will be inducted into the 2015 class of the Tulane Law School Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony will take place March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriott Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd. Luncheon tickets are $60 per person or $480 per table of eight.
The Hall of Fame, supported with a gift from Lake Charles lawyer Mike Veron (A & S '72, L' 74) and his wife Melinda, recognizes extraordinarily accomplished alumni and legendary faculty members spanning the school's 168-year history.
The nine honorees (posthumous members are indicated with an *) are:
* Darryl D. Berger (L '72), real estate investor, developer and financier and chairman of the Board of Tulane University.
* Edith Brown Clement (L '73), 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge since 2001.
* W. Eugene Davis (L '60), 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge since 1983.
* Hoffman Fuller (L '56), professor emeritus who directed Tulane Law School's tax program for almost 50 years.
* Jerry L. Mashaw Sr. (A&S '62, L '64), administrative law professor at Yale Law School.
* Rod K. West (L '93, B '05), executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Entergy.
* Phillip A. Wittmann (A&S '56, L '61), member of Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann who has defended class actions, toxic tort litigation and products liability suits.
* William Ray Forrester, * Tulane Law School dean from 1952 to 1963 and professor specializing in constitutional law and civil rights from 1941 to 1949.
* Edward White, * U.S. Supreme Court chief justice from 1910 until his death in 1921 and a member of Tulane's first Board of Administrators.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling Frances Roche at 504-865-5909.
http://alumni.tulane.edu/s/1586/Alumni/index.aspx?sid=1586&pgid=2433&gid=3&cid=4311&ecid=4311&post_id=0
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Mandeville Live
Grab your blankets and chairs and join us for 6 weeks of live music and fun for the entire family at the Mandeville Trailhead with Days of Motown featuring The New Orleans Mystics and Ladies of Soul. The restaurants for the evening are Opal Basil, Rusty Pelican and the City of Mandeville will provide all drinks.
Please help us keep the concerts free, outside food and drinks are prohibited.
Visit Mandeville Events for the series line-up. Contact 985.624.3147 with any additional questions. Hope to see you there!
Mandeville Live! Spring 2015 Lineup Announced
The City of Mandeville presents Mandeville Live! Spring 2015. The Spring concert series features 6 FREE Friday evening concerts at the Mandeville Trailhead in Historic Old Mandeville (675 Lafitte Street) at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 6:00 P.M.
The Spring 2015 Line-up includes:
March 27th - Amanda Shaw
April 10th - Mojeaux
April 17th - John Boutte
April 24th - Boogie Falaya
So grab your blankets and chairs and kick off the weekend with LIVE music at The Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed. For more information contact Alia at (985)624-3147.
The St. Cletus Council No. 8615 Knights of Columbus will present seafood dinners March 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna. The menu is catfish plate with fries, cole slaw and french bread, $9; shrimp plate, same sides, $11; and oyster plate, same sides, $12. Combo plates are $12. Fries can be replaced with white beans and rice.
Po-boys are: catfish, $8; shrimp, $10; oyster, $11; and combo, $11. Side items and desserts will be for sale. Eat in or take out.
Visitation of Our Lady's Seafood Suppers are 5 to 8 p.m. in the VOL cafeteria every Friday in Lent except Good Friday. The church is located at the corner of Barataria and Ames boulevards in Marrero.
The menu includes fish po-boy, shrimp po-boy, oyster po-boy, half-and-half po-boys, fish plates, shrimp plates, oyster plates, half-and-half plates, seafood platter, broiled fish with sides, baked potato with crawfish etoufee and fried shrimp, fish topped with crawfish etoufee and served with sides and kids' plates.
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Temple of Prayer fish fry
Temple of Prayer E.O.D. Ministries Inc. will be frying fish every Friday through May 29, offering grilled blackened fish, baked Cajun fish and fried fish, served with macaroni and cheese, steamed vegetables or bed beans, or crawfish pasta with peas, potato salad, bread, cake and drink for $10.
Seafood platters are offered, including shrimp, oysters, fish or combo plates served with french fries, green salad and french bread for $10.
Plates can be picked up from Ma Ma CeCe's, 3300 4th St., Harvey. Call in orders at 504.702.8436 or 504.339.5401. Delivery is offered for five plates or more.
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The 2015 Louisiana Bridge Run Series
Last year hundreds of runners and walkers completed all three series races to earn the custom Louisiana Bridge Run Series medallion
don't miss out ... register today the first series race is coming up soon.... * THIS SATURDAY...!!! United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run Saturday, March 28th Race details & Registration info www.NOLArunning.com 
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MAR 28: River Ridge House Concert River Ridge, LA Guitarist Brian Seeger and I are playing a house concert in River Ridge, LA (very close to Elmwood) on the last Saturday in March. Seating is limited and will be closed at 35. Our friends Elton and Susan are hosting. Elton is a gourmet cook, so you can expect some delicious snackage. Bring your favorite bottle of wine. A suggested donation of $20pp will be collected at the door, or you can reserve your seats through the link below.
Email me for details. 7pm Or reserve your seats via this link: river-ridge-house-concert https://squareup.com/market/cindy-scott-music/river-ridge-house-concert
If you've never been to one of these salon concerts, you are missing something very special. Please visit my website to keep up with all the news. I have a bunch of tours coming up, and I'm booking into 2016! Hope to see you out on the trail. www.cindyscottmusic.com
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans (DCFNO) will host its Fourth Annual "Keeping Our Promises" Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. This year's fundraising event will honor Steve Worley, former President & CEO of LCMC Health and Children's Hospital, with the Inspired Cross award for sharing the non-profit health care organization's vision and working tirelessly to promote healthy communities. The event will feature great food, entertainment, a silent auction and more, beginning with a Patron Party from 7 to 8 p.m. The Gala immediately follows until 11 p.m. and will feature music by Boogie Falaya. Tickets are available on www.dcsno.org/foundation. Please contact Kayla Roman, 504-212-9568 with questions.
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Embark on an exciting trek across the globe at the 17th Annual Children's World's Grab your passport and travel around the world with us in a single day! Travelers will explore cultural diversity in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.), and enjoy the games, music, literature, performances, crafts, and flavors of eight unique countries.
Along the journey, travelers will learn about Inuit igloos and score hockey goals in Canada, don a Viking's hat and weave jule hjerter (Christmas hearts) in Denmark, and create worry dolls in Guatemala. Explorers will play Kugelach (Israeli jacks) in Israel, make African masks and sample crunchy chin chin snacks in Nigeria, and then travel to Romania to decorate intricate Romanian Easter eggs and learn traditional folk dances. In Tibet, travelers will learn the craft of making authentic sand mandalas and in Venezuela, they will taste pastelitos and boca dulces cakes. Purchase Tickets https://lcm.ejoinme.org/?tabid=577467
Louisiana Children's Museum|(504) 523-1357|www.lcm.org The Louisiana Children's Museum | 420 Julia Street | New Orleans | LA | 70130 
LCM world travelers will explore cultural diversity in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and enjoy the games, music, crafts, performances, and flavors of eight diverse countries!
2015 Featured Countries:
Canada, Denmark, Guatemala, Israel,
Nigeria, Romania, Tibet, Venezuela
EARLY EXPLORER PATRON
10am - 4:30pm
$30/person; Early Explorer Patron Packages available. See below.
*Arrive early, beat the crowds, and receive a gift bag filled with special goodies!
GENERAL ADMISSION
Noon - 4:30pm
$20/person (Non-Member); $16/person (Advance Member)
*All general admission tickets purchased on event day will be $20/person.
*Please Note:
Advance ticket sales will close on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Noon.
Ticket prices are the same for adults and children.
All children aged 1-year and older must purchase a ticket.
No refunds for any ticket purchases.
https://lcm.ejoinme.org/?tabid=577467
2015 Children's World's Fair Tickets
2015 Children's World's Fair
Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:00 AM
The Louisiana Children's Museum
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Hike for KaTREEna Big TREEsy Giveaway Do you want to receive free trees?
Hike for KaTREEna Big TREEsy Giveaway We will give away 300 FREE Trees plus Live Oak Trees that were grown from acorns collected from the City Park Historic Oaks! Plaquemines Parish Citrus Trees will be available for purchase! Educational Workshop on Tree Planting On Saturday, March 28th, 2015, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Hike for KaTREEna will give away 300 Louisiana grown trees!
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, 2015 WHEN: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon WHERE: Keller Library 4300 S. Broad St. New Orleans, LA
One FREE Tree per Household * Additional Trees can be Purchased for $15 * Types of Trees Available: Japanese Maple * Red Maple * Crape Myrtle * Pond Cypress * Live Oak Grown from City Park Acorns * Little Gem Magnolia * Japanese Magnolia * Fringe * Tulip Poplar Green Ash * Bald Cypress Fruit Trees: Meyer Lemon * Satsuma * Navel Orange * Blood Orange * Key Lime * Persian Lime * Sweet Kumquat Ruby Red Grapefruit * Celeste Fig * New Addition:
Spanish Olive Trees! $30.00 each
Apache This Big TREEsy Trimming Days and Big TREEsy Giveaways are programs by Hike for KaTREEna, a non-profit organization whose mission is to replant over 100,000 trees lost to Hurricane Katrina, and now Hurricane Isaac. The trees have been generously provided by a grant from the Apache Corporation We are excited about our opportunity to grow together and hope to see you at our next planting! Connie Uddo, Director Hike for KaTREEna 1509 Filmore Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124 504-415-8434 [email protected]
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I'm excited to announce that Liberty's Kitchen will soon open its second retail location at the Green Dot Café! Please join us to celebrate our new partnership with the New Orleans Public Library and Broadmoor Improvement Association at a PREVIEW PARTY on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4 pm at 4300 South Broad. The Green Dot will open for business on Monday, March 30. Our menu will feature a wide selection of handcrafted coffee and espresso beverages, smoothies, paninis, salads, and child friendly snacks. Initial hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 10am-5pm.
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As you probably know, we've announced our terrific Spring 2015 Jazz'n the Vines schedule. It's "The Premier Northshore Concert Music Series!" See more here on our Jazz'n the Vines page including the dates and times, what you can bring, and more. As the New Orleans area's only local winery, Jazz'n the Vines is a unique opportunity to enjoy top-flight musicians from around the region while relaxing among the vines and under the stars. It's a great way to experience music, wine, and to celebrate Louisiana's rich cultural heritage!
Cheers,
Pontchartrain Vineyards
Jazz'n the Vines Spring 2015 Schedule:
Saturday, March 28 - "Spring'n the Vines" with The Tin Men
Saturday, April 18 - Benny Grunch & The Bunch
Saturday, May 2 - Swingaroux
Saturday, May 16 - Waylon Thibodeaux
Saturday, May 30 - Roamin' Jasmine
Saturday, June 13 - Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys
Saturday, June 27 - Los Poy-Boy-Citos
Please note - all shows are at the winery and take place from 6:30 to 9 pm. Visit our Jazz'n the Vines page for more information...
Contact Information
Telephone: (985) 892-9742
FAX: (985) 892-9742
Physical address/Tasting Room: 81250 Old Military Rd. Bush LA. 70431
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Holiday Specials Presented by Domino Foods, Inc. St. Joseph's Altar. Saturday March 28 11am-12pm
Free Admission for Louisiana's Kids and Families all day Saturday with Louisiana Driver's License!
Hands-On Demonstration and Crafts
St. Joseph's Day is March 19, but we'll be celebrating and learning about the traditions on March 28 with a decorated St. Joseph's Day altar. We'll make paper calla lilies, write thank-you letters expressing our gratitude for good fortune in our lives, and decorate (and eat!) cannoli. Since St. Joseph saved Sicilians from starving during a famine, we'll be accepting donations of nonperishable foods to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Mississippi families also get in free to the Museum all day March 28 with a Mississippi driver's license! It's the last weekend of Mississippi Month. Thanks toMississippi Tourism for offering this opportunity. There'll be another demonstration at 2PM of a favorite Mississippi dish.
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Sunday 3/29 at 5pm: Ben Schenck, Clarinet
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Ben Schenck will explore the sonic/acoustic properties of the Marigny Opera House with his clarinet. After cutting his teeth with bands including The Treme Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins Jam Session and the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars, Ben formed the Panorama Jazz and Panorama Brass Bands which have been his primary channels of musical expression for the past 20 years. Ben's normal repertoire is a collage of folkloric musics from the Caribbean, Latin America and Eastern Europe as well as New Orleans jazz. On March 29th at the Marigny Opera House, his performance will depart significantly from those sounds and partly draw from his Quaker background of Silent Worship. Free for all; donations gladly accepted.
Marigny Opera House | 725 Saint Ferdinand Street | New Orleans, LA | 70117
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PALM SUNDAY SECOND LINE- ONLY IN NEW ORLEANS (New Orleans, LA) 3/23/2015. St. Anna's Episcopal Church will once again offer a unique New Orleans experience of the traiditional Palm Sunday service held as a holy day by world wide Christians. For the past ten years the little stone church located at 1313 Esplanade Ave in the Treme has hosted a Palm Sunday Second Line style procession through the Treme and Marigny neighborhoods led by internationally known Storyville Stompers Brass Band. The procession will start with palm blessing at 10:00 a.m. The procession is immediately followed by a worship service recalling the Passion Of Jesus Christ. As the diverse church boasts, "All are welcomed. None are shunned." After the service festivities ensue. Only in New Orleans!
St. Anna's is well known to New Orleanians as the "Murder Board Church" featured on local and national news. It is also one of the most active congregations hosting a six day a week after school enrichment program for at-risk youth, the last Free Clinic in the city, a food pantry for HIV/AIDS patients in transition, and the Memorial to the Victims of Violence. One expression of the active nature of the growing congregation is the Palm Procession which finds its way through neighborhood streets with a uniquely New Orleans flavor.
For further information please contact the church at 504-947-2121 or e-mail [email protected].
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The 30-minute Jazz Vespers will take place at 9 p.m. every Sunday during Lent, through March 29, at Trinity Episcopal Church.
March 29: Amanda McCarthy and Hezekiah Brinson
Jazz Vespers
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
When: Every Sunday to March 29
Time: 9 p.m
Cost: Free
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FREE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY SINCE 1994!
SUNDAYS IN MARCH!
AT THE MAISON ON FRENCHMEN STREET!
4:00PM TO 7:00PM
NICKEL-A-DANCE PRESENTS:
March 29th- Davell Crawford & The Creole Jazz Men
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Easter bash
An Easter Bash will be held March 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at New Life Community Church on Lakewood Drive in Luling. The event is free and open to families in the community. In addition to a huge egg hunt, refreshments, crafts, games and other entertainment are planned.
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March 29th PALM SUNDAY RABIES VACCINATION DRIVE IN ORLEANS PARISH
Sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA and the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, the Palm Sunday Rabies Vaccination Drive will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday, March 29 at the following locations:
Engine 1 Fire House at 2920 Magazine St.
Engine 12 Fire House at 5600 Franklin Ave.
Engine 17 Fire House at 4115 Woodland Dr.
Engine 16 Fire House at 2000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Engine 24 Fire House at 1040 Poland Ave.
Engine 25 Fire House at 2430 South Carrollton Ave.
Engine 27 Fire House at 2118 Elysian Fields Ave.
Engine 35 Fire House at 964 N. Carrollton Ave.
Engine 36 Fire House at 5403 Read Blvd.
Only $15 (CASH ONLY) for a dog or cat rabies vaccination, tag and license. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers or on leashes. The rabies vaccination drive is made possible by the Louisiana SPCA, Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, City of New Orleans Health Dept., City of New Orleans Fire Dept. and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. All vaccinations administered by members of the SLVA. For more information go to la-spca.org
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Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
Offers Free Infant Massage Classes at East Bank Regional Library
METAIRIE, LA -Beginning in January, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children will present a monthly workshop about infant massage at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
The presentations will be held on the following dates during 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015
Each presentation is free-of-charge. The once-a-month workshop is limited to 20 participants who must contact Rene Guilbeau at 780-4363 or[email protected].
Infant Massage is a parent enrichment program that provides loving touch from the start of a baby's life. It incorporates techniques that help promote social and emotional development, brain development and touch, adaptations for children with special needs, and bonding and attachment with parents and caregivers.
According to Guilbeau, early psychological and sensory input is essential in facilitating the development of all infants. Infant massage contains critical elements of bonding including eye to eye contact, smiling, soothing sounds, caressing, smell, and mutual interaction.
Benefits for the baby: Enhances bonding and attachment; promotes social, emotional and cognitive development; reduces gas and colic; strengthens and regulates primary organ systems; regulates behavioral patterns and promotes sleep.
Benefits for parents: Enhances communication and emotional ties; promotes better understanding of infant cues; helps parents unwind and relax; provides quality one-on-one interaction; gives fathers a special time to connect and bond;
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or [email protected].
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Dates for this year's festivities:
Sunday, April 12
St. Bernard Irish-Italian Islenos Parade - 11 a.m.
The 2015 St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade is set to hit the streets of St. Bernard Parish on April 12 at noon. The parade will feature more than 40 floats along with 30 marching units, and riders will toss about 300,000 pounds of produce.
Businesses, groups, families and friends are invited to enter a float, or small group and individuals are invited to ride on existing floats. For information, call 504.655.7555 or 504.655.7553 or email [email protected]
The parade committee also is accepting applications for princesses. Girls ages 11-18 are invited to ride on the princess float. For $125, the princess experience includes the ride and insurance on the float, official parade pink princess T-shirt, s rhinestone tiara, custom printed sash, custom heritage medallion and presentation dinner. For more information on becoming a princess, call Mary O'Neil a, 504.638.4476 or email [email protected]
Sponsorships for the official "III" Parade T-shirt also is needed. Prices for sponsors to be featured on the back of the parade shirt will be $100, $250, $500 (three available) and $1,000 (one available). For sponsoship information, call 504.655.7555, 504.655.7553 or email [email protected]
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Tennessee Williams Literary Festival - March 25-29, French Quarter Crescent City Classic - April 4 French Quarter and City Park French Quarter Festival - April 9-12 Woldenburg Park Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival - April 10-12 Ponchatoula, LA New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - April 24 - May 3 The Fair Grounds Race Track and various other locations Zurich PGA Golf Classic - April 20 - 26 TPC Louisiana New Orleans Wine and Food Experience - May 20 - 23 various locations in the French Quarter and NO Convention Center Greek Festival - May 22-24 Hellenic Cultural Center New Orleans Oyster Festival - May 30 - 31 French Market Cajun Zydeco Festival - June 6 - 7 Treme Creole Tomato Festival - June 13 - 14 French Market and French Quarter Essence Music Festival - July 3 - 5 Mercedes Benz Superdome and various other locations Go 4th on the River - July 4 French Quarter and fireworks on the Mississippi River San Fermin in Nueva Orleans - July 9 - 12 Running of the Bulls CBD and Warehouse District Tales of the Cocktail - July 15 - 19 French Quarter and various locations
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The 32nd Annual French Quarter Festival
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The 32nd Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron is April 9th-April 12th, 2015! Locals and tourism officials call French Quarter Festival 'the kickoff to festival season in New Orleans.' What started as a neighborhood festival and 'locals' event' has grown into the largest showcase of Louisiana music and food in the world, with an economic impact of over $251 million. Last year, Huffington Post named French Quarter Festival the "one thing to do in Louisiana." In 2015, attendees can look forward to food from some of New Orleans' finest restaurants at 'The World's Largest Jazz Brunch', performances from over 1,600 world class, local musicians, and an immersion into a unique cultural experience that cannot be replicated anywhere. Allen Toussaint to Perform at French Quarter Festival Locals' Day Returns Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.The celebrated songwriter, record producer, and musician returns to French Quarter Festival for the first time since 1998. Allen Toussaint will perform on the riverfront Abita Stage on Locals' Day, Thursday, April 9th at 3:45 p.m. In what promises to be an incredible day of music, Mr. Toussaint will perform after the Grammy award-winning Rebirth Brass Band and before the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with very special guests. The Very Best Live, Local Music Across 23 Stages Two New Stages in 2015 Year after year, French Quarter Festival is voted 'locals' favorite' while also attracting a tremendous out-of-town audience. A huge part of the appeal is that attendees get a true and authentic New Orleans experience - a broad range of Louisiana artists and a diverse variety of musical styles and genres. Since 1984, French Quarter Festival has been committed to featuring New Orleans' finest artists every day of the festival, on stages all over the French Quarter. The tradition grows in 2015, when French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) unveils two new stages and expands its footprint and musical lineup. The new Outlet Collection at Riverwalk Spanish Plaza stage sponsored by The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk and Harrah's New Orleans will take the music across Canal Street with three days of programming. The new Omni Royal Orleans stage located at 500 Royal St. will bring more traditional jazz to the street with performances on Saturday and Sunday. Visit our website for the complete 2015 lineup, which includes over a dozen new acts. http://fqfi.org/frenchquarter/schedule/stage The 2015 French Quarter Festival will feature over 1,600 local artists. Festival organizers remain committed to growing the Musician Sponsorship Program; every dollar donated to the fund goes directly to the artists. In 2014, a total of over 250 individuals, foundations, and businesses signed up to support local musicians by 'adopting an artist.' Sponsors come from all over the United States - from California to Maryland - and are helping to keep French Quarter Festival free for the community. Musician sponsor Shelby Russ, President and CEO of AOS Solutions, calls sponsorship a way to enrich quality of life in New Orleans. "French Quarter Fest is one the quintessential celebrations of our abundance of artists in New Orleans. We believe the art that all of those talented individuals produce is the single most important driver of quality of life in this city. AOS has a long-standing commitment to reinvest in the community in which our employees and clients live. We are proud to give our sponsorship and our thanks to Irma Thomas and the entire French Quarter Fest team for enriching our home and our lives." The Festival is still seeking 2015 sponsorships. Contact Georgia Rhody at (504) 522-5730 or email [email protected] for more information. New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Residency The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) will have an unprecedented residency at French Quarter Festival celebrating the opening of their new home, the New Orleans Jazz Market, on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The residency will consist of four concerts during the 2015 French Quarter Festival. Each performance will feature a completely different music program and guest artists backed up by NOJO under the direction of Irvin Mayfield: Thursday, April 9th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO featuring the music of Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and The Grateful Dead; Friday, April 10th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO featuring the music of Led Zepplin, Nirvana, and Queen; Saturday, April 11th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO perform children's songs and interact with young audiences; Sunday, April 12th The New Orleans Songbook: Featuring Irvin Mayfield, NOJO, and special guests. The Kermit Ruffins Experience presented by Harrelson Trumpets 
All aboard for New Orleans' funkiest raffle! The French Quarter Festival Kermit Ruffins Experience will give one lucky winner the chance to party with Kermit before and during festival. Each year, sponsor Harrelson Trumpets builds and donates a one-of-a-kind Satchmo Trumpet. The 2015 Satchmo Trumpet will be presented to longtime festival friend and artist Kermit Ruffins during his Sunday, April 12th French Quarter Festival set. The raffle winner will have lunch with Kermit, Jason Harrelson (founder, Harrelson Trumpets), and a friend at Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge; ride in a limo to the festival; sit on stage with three friends and complimentary refreshments during Kermit's set; receive a framed, autographed photo of Kermit, Jason, the Satchmo Trumpet, and themselves on stage at French Quarter Festival; and finally, take home an autographed copy of Kermit's CD releases,We Partyin' Traditional Style and #ImSoNewOrleans. Raffle chances are one ticket for $20 and two tickets for $30 and may be purchased online at fqfi.org. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Opening Night Gala returns to Antoine's Thursday April 9th, the French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala benefiting the Roots of Music will return to Antoine's Restaurant. Established in 1840, Antoine's, the country's oldest family-run restaurant, celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2015. During the Gala, guests will enjoy the original Main Dining Room, the Mardi Gras-themed Rex and Proteus Rooms, Escargot Room, the Mystery Room, 1840 Room, the Last Room (or Tabasco Room) and the Wine Cellar, which holds approximately 25,000 bottles when fully stocked. French Quarter Festival is the only time of the year when Antoine's allows a non-profit community organization to 'take over' - celebrating the opening of French Quarter Festival at this grand Gala event. The Rex Room at the 2014 French Quarter Festival Gala Charmaine Neville with special guests will perform at the gala. Guitarist John Rankin will perform at the patron party. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.fqfi.org or by calling 504-227-3124. Patron tickets are $250 and Gala tickets are $125 ($150 beginning April 1st). Official French Quarter Festival 2015 Posters by Tami Curtis and Simon Hardeveld Fleurty Girl Unveils New Kermit Ruffins Shirt Designed for French Quarter Festival 
For the 2015 poster, renowned local mixed-media artist, Tami Curtis, draws inspiration from New Orleans musical icon, Little Freddie King. Little Freddie King hails from McComb, Mississippi and has a musical career that spans the decades. In the 60's Freddie played with the likes of Babe Stoval, Polka Dot Slim, Guitar Grady, Guitar Ray, Snooks Eaglin, Billy Tate, Harmonica Williams, Boogie Bill Webb, Rev Charles Jacobs (his cousin), Harmonica Slim and Eddie Lang. His 1970 recording, Harmonica Williams and Little Freddie King, is believed to be the first electric blues album recorded in New Orleans. Now into his 70's, Little Freddie has yet to slow down; since 2000 he has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Ottawa Blues Festival, as well as nearly a dozen European festivals. The musician has just released a new album, Messin' Around Tha Living Room. French Quarter Festival is thrilled to honor him with this vibrant poster. 
Once again French Quarter Festival also features a special limited-edition poster created by New Orleans' most well-known French folk-art painter, Simon Hardeveld. Since the early 2000s, Hardeveld has entertained many with his hilarious and colorful paintings that hang in New Orleans restaurants like Boulangerie, Chickie Wah Wah, Lola's, and Joey K's. His pieces whimsically embody the unique culture of this spectacular city. 
Last year for the 2014 Satchmo SummerFest, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. partnered with Fleurty Girl to create custom-designed, festival-inspired shirts. The partnership continues in 2015 with the Kermit Ruffins unisex tee, which will sell for $25. All proceeds help fund the free, community event. A Showcase of New Orleans' Finest Cuisine In a city famous for its wealth of delicious and unique traditional food, French Quarter Festival gives attendees a taste of the best of the best at the 'The World's Largest Jazz Brunch.' Over 60 vendors feature classic New Orleans dishes as well as cuisine from the finest restaurants in the region. A number of restaurants have been with the festival since its beginning in 1984, and have been great partners for 30 years: Pat O'Brien's, Trey Yuen, Tujague's, Vaucresson Sausage, Desire Oyster Bar, and Court of Two Sisters. Other festival favorites return for 2015, including Galatoire's, Muriel's, Antoine's, Praline Connection, Dickie Brennan's, Restaurant R'evolution, Bennachin, Love at First Bite, GW Fins, House of Blues, Jacques-Imo's, K-Paul's, Mrs. Wheat's, Lasyone's Meat Pies, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Three Muses, and more. A full list of restaurants, including new vendors for 2015, will be released in March. Special Events, Programs, and Festival Extras Once again festival attendees will have access to free pedicabs, courtesy of Chevron. The festival app, sponsored by GE Capital will also return! Visit our Special Events page for details about the French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade; Let them Talk: Conversations about Louisiana Music;Film Fest at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode: NOLA and more. Omni Royal Orleans Named Official Hotel of French Quarter Festival The historic Omni Royal Orleans, located in the heart of the neighborhood, is the official hotel of French Quarter Festival and Satchmo SummerFest. The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance and has received the AAA Four-Diamond luxury award for the past 27 years. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel is steps away from our festival and the best New Orleans has to offer. We are proud to count them among our growing number of supporters and thank all of our generous sponsors!
Jazz in the Park returns for eight straight weeks this spring, running from April 16th to June 11th, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Kermit Ruffins, Soul Rebels, Honey Island Swamp Band, Raw Oyster Cult, James Andrews, The Honorable South, Glen David Andrews and New Breed Brass Band, to name a few. Jazz in the Park is known for food, music and fun and now Art!
***New this year***Jazz in the Park Treme Art Exhibit. The Treme Art Exhibit tells a story through Art of what makes the Treme community such a great place to live, work and play. Featuring 23 artists of various backgrounds, the exhibit highlight lives of ordinary and extraordinary past and present Treme residents and depicts the places of Treme which have been a staple of the community and captures the spirit and culture of the Treme which are all the things that are sacred to New Orleans.
The schedule is after the jump:
April 16 The Revealers and Honey Island Swamp Band
April 23 Kermit Ruffins and The Soul Rebels
April 30 N'awlins Johnnys and Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters
May 7 Tank and the Bangas and Preservation Hall Brass Band
May 14 The Honorable South and James Andrews
May 21 New Breed Brass Band and Glen David Andrews
May 28 Batiste & Sons and a tribute to Wild Magnolias featuring Monk Boudreaux
June 11 Darcy Malone & the Tangle and Raw Oyster Cult
 FroYo Café and Sweets
Home of the Original King Cake Croissant™ CELEBRATING 2 YEARS ON CANAL STREET 819 (C) Canal St, New Orleans, LA
 AVAILABLE ALL YEAR LONG They are again raising the bar by transitioning into a Café and Sweet Shop, and bringing in the King Cake Croissant™. The combination possibilities are endless with 8 yogurt machines offering 24 flavors, over 100 unique & fun toppings, and 16 real fruit & protein smoothies! In addition, they have recently added Blue Bell Ice Cream and Aunt Sally's Pralines to their menu line. There is truly something to satisfy every tasteFroYo Café and Sweets! Watch for more updates on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/FroYoCafeandSweets or contact Katherine Sutton on (Mobile/Cell) 228-234-4649 and/or (Work) 504-522-3684, or at [email protected]
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The Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University will present an exhibition of works on paper by famed French artist Edgar Degas on the school's Uptown campus starting this month. From Feb. 20 to May 24, "Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle," will feature drawings and prints along with photographs, monotypes and sculpture. In addition to the artist's works showing familiar horses and dancers, lesser-known depictions of antique sculpture and Old Masters will be on view. The works come from a single private collection. February 21 - May 24, 2015 Location: Woldenberg Art Center (bldg #81) - Tulane University Address: 6823 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 Times: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Free Phone: 504-314-2406 Visit Website http://www.newcombartgallery.tulane.edu/ Featuring drawings, prints, sculpture, and photographs, all from a single private collection, the exhibition illuminates the background and personality of Degas the individual, as well as to present his skill as an artist. The show's subject matter is often personal: In addition to three rare self-portraits, depictions of family members and friends are also included. Works touch upon three notable themes of Degas' oeuvre: the human body, horse racing, and the ballet. Enriching the exhibition are a selection of more than forty works on paper of well-known artists, many of whom were friends of Degas.
NOLA Navy Week 2015
NOLA Navy Week 2015 will be smaller, with six vessels that will be moored along the Mississippi River's east bank and opened for public tours. More than 2,700 sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel are expected to visit the city during the week. The ships are scheduled to arrive April 23 and depart April 29.
The USS Cole, the guided-missile destroyer that was attacked by suicide bombers in Yemen in 2000, killing 17 U.S. sailors and injuring 39 others, is among the five active warships from three nations currently scheduled to visit the port.
The flagship for the visit is the USS Wasp, the flattop amphibious assault ship that also was part of NOLA Navy Week 2012. It embarked to New Orleans with a contingent of Marines and their fighting equipment.
The Coast Guard barque Eagle, also a highlight of the 2012 NOLA Navy Week, is scheduled to return in April. However, it will be the only tall ship this time.
In addition to the Eagle, Cole and Wasp, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS James E. Williams, Canadian destroyer HMCS Athabaskan, and Great Britain's HMS Landcaster, known as "The Queen's Frigate," are tentatively scheduled to visit the port. France is considering sending a warship as well.
The ships will be berthed along the Mississippi River, with the Eagle moored at Bienville Street in Woldenberg Park
Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans
Through 2014-March 29, 2015
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
533 Royal Street
Admission is free.
Exhibition to highlight Andrew Jackson's role at the Battle of New Orleans
Display and additional programming commemorates the 200th anniversary of the battle
New Orleans, Louisiana - Two hundred years ago on a battlefield just outside of New Orleans, a frontier general and his motley force of regulars troops and volunteers defeated a larger, more experienced British army intent on capturing the port city. The Historic New Orleans Collection's new exhibition, presented in conjunction with the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans, sheds light on Andrew Jackson, the leader of that improbable American victory. "Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans" will be available to the public at 533 Royal St., Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through March 29, 2015.
"Jackson was the 19th-century equivalent of a rock star," said Jason Wiese, exhibition curator and associate director of THNOC's Williams Research Center. "He was one of the United States' most famous heroes, as well as one of its most polarizing figures."
Before he became the seventh president of the United States, Jackson was a relatively unknown Tennessee militia general. His success in battles with Creek Indians introduced him to a national audience, but it was his triumph at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 that launched him to stardom.
The 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival's lineup
Big Chief Bo Dollis died Tuesday, January 20,
2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival poster by "Frenchy"
2015 Jazz Fest Poster
In Loving Memory of Big Chief Bo Dollis
Portrait of an Enduring Legacy By Randy "Frenchy" Frechette http://www.art4now.com/
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 KEITH URBAN, HOZIER, BUTLER, BERNSTEIN & THE HOT 9, ROYAL TEETH, BRASS-A-HOLICS, HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND, LOUIS PRIMA, JR & THE WITNESSES, GOING HOME TO GOSPEL WITH DAVELL CRAWFORD,EARPHUNK, NEW BIRTH BRASS BAND, MIA BORDERS, LIL' NATHAN & THE ZYDECO BIG TIMERS, BIG NINE, N. O. HIP HOP EXPERIENCE - DJ JUBILEE FT. PARTNERS-N-CRIME, KEEDY BLACK, DJ MIKE SWIFT, JIMI CLEVER, T-RAY THE VIOLINIST, AND DOBAMA, JOHN MICHAEL BRADFORD, THE REVELERS + MORE SATURDAY, APRIL 25 THE WHO, JOHN LEGEND, RYAN ADAMS, JUVENILE AND MANNIE FRESH TOGETHER, IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK WITH SPECIAL GUEST ART NEVILLE, JOHN P. KEE & NEW LIFE, THE REVIVALISTS, BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION, LUKE JAMES, JEREMY DAVENPORT, ELLIS MARSALIS, TANK AND THE BANGAS, ROBIN BARNES, TONY HALL & THE NEW ORLEANS SOULS STARS' TRIBUTE TO JAMES BROWN, TBC BRASS BAND, CORY "CAESAR" RICKS + MORE SUNDAY, APRIL 26 JIMMY BUFFETT AND THE CORAL REEFER BAND, TONY BENNETT AND LADY GAGA, PITBULL, ALLEN TOUSSAINT, SHIRLEY CAESAR, REBIRTH BRASS BAND, COWBOY MOUTH, JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN, JAMES ANDREWS & THE CRESCENT CITY ALLSTARS, C.J. CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND, THE ZION HARMONIZERS, HOT 8 BRASS BAND, FLOW TRIBE, LEAH CHASE, KEVIN STYLEZ, DJ RAJ SMOOVE + MORE THURSDAY, APRIL 30 WIDESPREAD PANIC, THIRD WORLD, CYRIL NEVILLE, BONERAMA, AMANDA SHAW & THE CUTE GUYS, KIERRA SHEARD, SHAMARR ALLEN & THE UNDERDAWGS, TRIBUTE TO LIONEL FERBOS FEAT. THE PALM COURT JAZZ BAND & FRIENDS, THE PFISTER SISTERS, TONYA BOYD-CANNON & THE CRIEUX, FREE AGENTS BRASS BAND, KELLY LOVE JONES, THE JONES SISTERS, SWEET CECILIA, + MORE FRIDAY, MAY 1 NO DOUBT, CHICAGO, ANTHONY HAMILTON, GALACTIC FEATURING MACY GRAY, THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, PALOMA FAITH, ESTELLE, THE GOSPEL SOUL OF IRMA THOMAS, MARC BROUSSARD, CHARMAINE NEVILLE BAND, CONNIE AND DWIGHT FITCH WITH THE ST. RAYMOND & ST. LEO THE GREAT GOSPEL CHOIR, ERICA FALLS, THE HONORABLE SOUTH, NEW ORLEANS GOSPEL SOUL CHILDREN, THE RAYMOND A. MYLES SINGERS + MORE SATURDAY, MAY 2 ELTON JOHN, ED SHEERAN, T.I., JERRY LEE LEWIS, AARON NEVILLE, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BBQ SWINGERS, BIG FREEDIA "QUEEN OF BOUNCE", MARCIA BALL, VINTAGE TROUBLE, PASTOR MARVIN SAPP, NEW ORLEANS CLASSIC R&B DIVAS FEAT. THE DIXIE CUPS, WANDA ROUZAN, AND JEAN KNIGHT, DEE-1, DAVELL CRAWFORD PRESENTS "TO FATS WITH LOVE", THE TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVE, THE SOUL REBELS, ORIGINAL PINETTES BRASS BAND, KHRIS ROYAL AND DARK MATTER, COREY LEDET & HIS ZYDECO BAND, JERMAINE LANDRUM & ABUNDANT PRAISE REVIVAL CHOIR + MORE SUNDAY, MAY 3 THE O'JAYS, BUDDY GUY, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLY, THE METERS FEAT. ART NEVILLE, LEO NOCENTELLI, GEORGE PORTER, JR., THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, KERMIT RUFFINS' TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG, TAB BENOIT, ANDERS OSBORNE, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE BIG BAND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DIANNE REEVES AND JEFFREY OSBORNE, DEACON JOHN, GLEN DAVID ANDREWS, ORIGINAL LADY BUCKJUMPERS AND PRINCE OF WALES SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUBS, STOOGES BRASS BAND, DJ CAPTAIN CHARLES + MORE
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23 Annual Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events
August 27 - 29, 2015
Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center
Warehouse District
New Orleans
Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar · Music Business Sessions · Film and Interactive Workshop · Trade Show · Educators Forum · Roots Music Gathering · NewWorks Artist Showcase · nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival
NEW ORLEANS - The Music Business Institute will produce the 23rd Cutting Edge CE Conference (formerly Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) August 27 - 29, 2015 at New Orleans' Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center in the Warehouse District. Cutting Edge will utilize New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District to produce the nola Downtown Festival and artists' showcases.
Cutting Edge CE Conference will focus on "Hot" topics and "Current" trends in today's music and entertainment industry. Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar will explore the art of "Making a Deal" Strategies, Tactics, and Winning Techniques. Companion panel sessions will bring the attendees face to face with entertainment business leaders in music, film and interactive media. Attend and visit Cutting Edge's Trade Show, Industry Meetups, one-on-one consultations and Artists Showcases.
Cutting Edge Educators Forum and Roots Music Gathering will commemorate "The Post Katrina Years: Ten Years of Music Survival and Progress" - Ten Years of the most exciting music in a generation.
Cutting Edge Events promises exciting activities for the attendees and general public; the nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival, will host Popular Artists · Music Legends · Found Art · Classic Cars · Pop-up Shopping · Food Trucks · Social Volunteerism. Located in New Orleans newest entertainment district and fastest growing neighborhood the New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District. Walk and enjoy music, food, art, bowling, and pop-up shopping along Fulton and Diamond Streets. Stretching from Andrew Higgins Drive down to the Fulton Street Alley, and the Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District has the clubs, the restaurants, the casino and the arts district. Cutting Edge ends the summer in New Orleans fashion with a Street Party.
Organized and presented by the Music Business Institute, a New Orleans based non-profit organization whose sole mission is to enhance the career opportunities of musicians and entertainment professionals through dynamic education content and business networking.
Speaking/Presenting at the Cutting Edge
Interested in being a speaker or presenting your material/product at the Cutting Edge contact [email protected].
Artist Showcase
Performance opportunity now open apply via ReverbNation or CuttingEdgeNOLA.com
For more information contact: [email protected]
New Orleans VooDoo 2015 Schedule
Saturday, March 28 7 p.m. Jacksonville Sharks Saturday, April 4 7 p.m. Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, April 11 7 p.m. Orlando Predators Friday, April 17 6:30 p.m. at Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, April 25 7 p.m. Philadelphia Soul Saturday, May 2 7 p.m. Spokane Shock Saturday, May 9 7 p.m. Arizona Rattlers Friday, May 15 6 p.m. at Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, May 30 6:30 p.m. at Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, June 6 5 p.m. at Philadelphia Soul Friday, June 12 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, June 20 7 p.m. Jacksonville Sharks Saturday, June 27 6 p.m. at Orlando Predators Friday, July 10 9:30 p.m. at San Jose Sabercats Saturday, July 18 7 p.m. Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, July 25 9:30 p.m. at Las Vegas Outlaws Sunday, August 2 3 p.m. at Philadelphia Soul Saturday, August 8 6:00p.m. at Jacksonville Sharks ###############################################################
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CELEBRATES 175 YEARS!
What do the following have in common? Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, Thomas Edison's light bulb, Carl Benz's automobile, and Simon Hubig's pies? St. Paul Lutheran Church and School at 2624 Burgundy Street in the Marigny, has been around longer than all of them!
St. Paul was founded in 1840, and was in existence before the invention of the telephone, the light bulb, the automobile, and Hubig's pies! Originally meeting in a firehouse on Chartres Street, a group of German immigrants met for a protestant church service which marked the beginning of St. Paul Lutheran Church, as we know it today. Later that year, a German church school was added.
St. Paul Lutheran, on the corner of Port and Burgundy, has a rich history in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. It has persevered through many tragedies, including two fires, yellow fever, and the Civil War. During Katrina and the harrowing days thereafter, our church was Ground Zero for the people in our surrounding neighborhood (http://jsr.fsu.edu/Katrina/Goodline.htm). The months and years after the storm found our members and school families spread across the state and country. Yet there was no question that once again St. Paul would remain and continue our mission in its present community. We are proud that although our membership spreads throughout the greater New Orleans area (as depicted in our logo), we continue to stay true to our roots in the Marigny, Bywater, and St. Roch area. Many members have now chosen this community as their home, as well as a vibrant neighborhood they want to celebrate and improve. Moreover, generations of families send their children to our school and are happy to be a part of our church and neighborhood.
St. Paul Lutheran continues to support the surrounding neighborhoods and their associations. We offer building space for meetings and community events, as well as an accessible forum for civic issues. We also enjoy hosting our own events that draw our neighbors and us together whether it be for fellowship, spirituality, or support. We will continue to build upon our relationship of love and service to all those inside and outside the doors of St. Paul.
This year marks the 175th anniversary of God's grace and love at St. Paul, and YES...we are celebrating! Our theme LOVE ALIVE@ 175 is based on I John in the 4th chapter, "We love because he first loved us." St. Paul Church and School continues to thrive in its original neighborhood by sharing our love with each other and everyone around us because God first loved us. We want to share our joy and thankfulness by celebrating this momentous year with our present and former church members, alumni, community, and new friends and visitors. Four major events have been scheduled which reflect our history and current dedication to EDUCATION, MUSIC, FAITH and COMMUNITY! As our church and school celebrate this year, we continue to reach out to ALL...and welcome YOU to be a part of God's love!
Visit our website at: stpaulmarigny.org
Saturday, May 16, 2015 6pm-8pm Jazz Concert and Reception - NOCCA Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, May 17, 2015 10:30am Worship & Sacred Music
Sunday, May 17, 2015 4pm-8pm Classical Concert
FAITH
Saturday, August 1, 2015 6pm-8pm Historical Presentations/Wine and Cheese Reception
Sunday, August 2, 2015 10:30am Worship and Grand Reception
ARTS AND COMMUNITY
Saturday, November 7, 2015 Noon-7pm Community Arts and Music Festival
Sunday, November 8, 2015 10:30am Divine Worship
Sunday, November 8, 2015 4pm-7pm Community Pot-Luck/Candlelight Worship in Courtyard
Highlights of our 5th Anniversary package features:
Thursday, June 11:
- Welcome Cocktail Reception at an exclusive location to begin your fun-filled weekend
Friday, June 12:
- Full day of personal and professional development with nine seminars and discussions for women of all ages and interests
- "Heels on the Ground" hosted Continental Breakfast with remarkable trailblazing women who shaped New Orleans post-Katrina
- Power Luncheon with Keynote speaker
- Sip & Shop Evening with over 30 local vendors, culinary demos, cocktails and delectable tastings
- Private dinner party at a local favorite
Saturday, June 13:
- Crystal Hot Sauce Bloody Mary Mixer
- Bodacious Bras for a Cause Luncheon & Auction, presented by Paris Parker Salons & Spas, featuring an inspiring speaker, Stein Mart fashion show, fabulous bra art, silent auction and more!
- Complimentary registration in the Stiletto Sprint
- Stiletto Stroll Pre-party
- Stiletto Stroll Second-Line Parade, Concert & After Party with cocktails and fabulous entertainment
Sunday, June 14:
- Hangover Hospital - refresh and regenerate, the party's not over yet
- Saints & Sinners Brunch at Muriel's Restaurant with New Orleans entertainment
Plus:
**Food and libations throughout the weekend
**Access to a preferred FestiGals room rate at the JW Marriott when you book your Ultimate Package
**Special spa packages and boutique discounts at Serenity Spa in the JW Marriott
**Optional tours and activities to enhance your New Orleans experience
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